Is wake on LAN not working in Windows 10/11?

How to Fix this issue if it happens on your HP, ASUS, or Dell PC?

This function works like an internet-based power switch for your gear.

enable WOL

However, when wake on LAN not working appears, it is very frustrating.

you oughta solve this issue quickly by following the given instructions below.

Related post:What Is WOL (Wake On Lan) and How to Enable It in Windows 10?

configure power management settings

Step 2: ExpandNetwork adapters, right-tap on your Ethernet driver, and chooseProperties.

Step 3: Under theAdvancedtab, chooseShutdown Wake-On-Lan, and chooseEnabled as its Value.

Step 4: Also do the same thing forWake on Magic PacketandWake on pattern match setValuetoEnabled.

disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP

Besides, chooseWOL & Shutdown Link Speedand set itsValueto10 Mbps First.

In addition, chooseEnergy-Efficient Ethernetand chooseDisabledfrom theValuesection.

Also, disableGreen Ethernet.

disable link state power management

Step 5: ClickOKto save the changes.

Configure Power Management prefs

Step 1: Open thePropertieswindow of your Ethernet driver.

Step 2: Go to thePower Managementtab and confirm three options are checked.

What’s Windows 11/10 System Restore & How to Enable/Create/Use

See if this way can fix wake on LAN not working.

Step 1: HitWin + R, typepowercfg.cpland clickOK.

Step 2: Tap onChoose what the power buttons do.

edit S5WakeOnLAN to fix Wake on LAN

Step 3: Uncheck the option Turn on fast startup (Recommended).

Then, clickSave changes.

Go to test whether it is disabled.

Step 1: PressWin + R, typencpa.cpl, and clickOK.

Step 2: Right-hit your web connection adapter and chooseProperties.

Step 3: Double-click onInternet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4), clickAdvanced, and go to theWINStab.

Step 4: ChooseDisable NetBIOS over TCP/IPand clickOK.

Step 2: ClickChange advanced power prefs, expandPCI Express > Link State Power Management, and chooseOff.

Step 1: OpenServicesvia the search box.

Step 2: LocateTCP/IP NetBIOS Helper, double-choose it, and set itsStartup typetoAutomatic.

If it is not running, clickStart.

Step 3: ClickOKto save the change.

Whats Windows 10/11 System Restore?

How to access it and use a restore point to revert Windows to an earlier state?

Find details from this post now.

Step 2: Go toEdit > Find.

Then, typeS5WakeOnLANand clickFind Next.

Step 3: Double-tap on this item and set itsValue datato 1.

Sep 4: Also findPowerDownPlland then set itsValue datato0.

Step 5: kickstart your PC and see if wake on LAN not working is fixed in Windows 11/10.

Update BIOS

According to some users, updating BIOS is also a good solution.

Then, follow the guide How to Update BIOS Windows 10 HP?

See a Detailed Guide.

Hope this post is helpful for you to fix the frustrating issue.