> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://elevendecoded.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Set Up Wake on LAN in Windows 11 to Wake Your PC Remotely - URL: https://elevendecoded.com/wake-on-lan-windows-11/ - Published: 2026-10-11T07:12:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-20T13:21:52.000Z - Author: Md Fakharuddin - Tags: #Wake on LAN, Windows 11, Remote Access, Networking Wake on LAN (WoL) can wake a compatible Windows 11 PC when its network adapter receives a magic packet. It requires suitable hardware, firmware, driver settings, network connectivity and standby power. Test on your local network first, using the PC manufacturer’s instructions for the supported power state. ## What is Wake on LAN and why use it with Windows 11? WoL is useful for remote access or maintenance while avoiding a continuously running PC. It is not a guarantee of waking from every form of shutdown. Windows supports conventional WoL from S3 sleep and S4 hibernation, not Fast Startup shutdown or S5 through the normal Windows wake path. Some firmware implements additional shutdown wake support. A machine disconnected from power cannot listen for the packet. Modern Standby uses a different wake model; do not force legacy S3 settings onto it. ## How do I enable Wake on LAN in Windows 11 settings and BIOS? Check the exact PC’s manual for its Wake on LAN firmware option and required AC power. Then, if the adapter exposes these controls, open Device Manager > Network adapters > the intended adapter > Properties. Under Power Management, enable Allow this device to wake the computer and, for a magic-packet-only setup, Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer. Enable the appropriate magic-packet setting under Advanced. Names and available tabs vary by driver and power model; an absent tab is not proof of a broken installation. ![A BIOS power management settings screen on a Windows 11 PC showing options to enable Wake on LAN.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=Windows%2011%20BIOS%20screen%20showing%20power%20management%20settings&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## What network adapter settings are essential for Wake on LAN to work? Enable Wake on Magic Packet when supported, but review other wake triggers separately: enabling it alone does not necessarily disable pattern-triggered wake. Do not disable every power-saving option or change Speed & Duplex as a universal fix. Intel’s guidance for some adapters explicitly keeps Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power checked. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the particular adapter and power state. Use wired Ethernet for the initial test; wireless wake requires explicit hardware, driver and firmware support. ![Network adapter properties window open on a Windows 11 laptop showing Wake on LAN options.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=network%20adapter%20properties%20window%20on%20Windows%2011%20laptop&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## Why isn’t Wake on LAN working and how can I troubleshoot it? First test the manufacturer-supported sleep state on the same LAN with AC and Ethernet connected. Check the target adapter’s MAC address, firmware settings, driver and whether the network link remains available. Adapter power controls are in Device Manager, not a generic advanced Power Options switch. Separate sleep, explicit Hibernate, Fast Startup shutdown and full shutdown tests. Do not assume forwarding UDP 7 or 9 to a sleeping PC’s IP is sufficient for internet wake: routing, broadcast handling and address resolution matter. A supported router WoL function or an authenticated connection to an always-on local relay is a more controlled design. ## How do I send a Wake on LAN signal to my Windows 11 PC? Use ipconfig /all to identify the intended Ethernet adapter’s Physical Address. From another device on the same local network, use a trusted WoL sender such as NirSoft WakeMeOnLan and enter the correct MAC and local-network destination settings. This is a third-party utility, not a built-in Windows command. A Wi-Fi-connected sender may be able to reach a wired target when the LAN permits it. Test locally before considering remote access. Some routers provide their own WoL sender; consult the router’s documentation rather than assuming a port-forward rule alone will work. ## Conclusion Confirm hardware support, configure the settings documented for your PC and test a magic packet on the local network from the required power state. Keep a record of settings that work. Waking the computer and signing in to a remote-access service are separate steps, each requiring its own supported configuration. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I use Wake on LAN over Wi-Fi on Windows 11? Wake on Wireless LAN requires explicit adapter, firmware, driver and power-state support. It is different from simply sending a magic packet from a phone over Wi-Fi to a wired target. Check the target PC’s specifications. ### Does Wake on LAN work if my PC is completely shut down? Windows does not normally arm conventional WoL for Fast Startup shutdown or S5\. Some firmware offers independent wake support from shutdown. Check the manufacturer’s supported behavior; standby power is necessary, but does not alone guarantee wake. ### How do I find my PC’s MAC address for Wake on LAN? Open Command Prompt and type "ipconfig /all." Look under your Ethernet adapter for the "Physical Address"—this is your MAC address, which you’ll need to send the magic packet. ### Is Wake on LAN secure to use on Windows 11? Wake on LAN itself doesn’t have built-in security, so others on your network could potentially wake your PC without permission. To reduce risk, use WoL only on trusted networks and consider network protections like firewalls or VPNs if you use it over the internet. ### What if my Wake on LAN magic packet isn’t waking my PC? Check the target MAC, local-network reachability, supported power state and manufacturer-documented wake settings. Test locally first. Do not turn off every adapter power setting as a blanket fix; requirements vary.