To configure Wake-on-LAN in Windows 7, 8 or 10:
- Go to Device Manager.
- Expand the Network Adapters section.
- Right-click the adapter in use and click Properties.
- Click Advanced tab.
- Select Wake on Magic Packet from the Property list.
- Expand the Value section and select Enabled.
- Click Power Management tab.
- Select the check box for Allow this device to wake the computer.
- Click OK.
To configure Wake-on-LAN in Windows XP:
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click System.
- Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
- Expand the Network Adapters section.
- Right-click on your adapter and select Properties.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Select Wake-on-LAN Options and click Properties. Set the following:
- Enable PME: set to Enabled
- Wake on Settings: set to Wake on Magic Packet
Some PXIe controllers
support NI Linux RT. To configure Wake-on-LAN in Linux RT, connect a monitor and a keyboard or
access the shell remotely, then use
ethtool command.
Once configured, you can send the magic packet from another machine to wake up the controller. There are several magic packet generators available, for example
Wake on LAN (Magic Packet) from Microsoft Store.
Additional Information
It is important to note that if there is a power outage, the chassis must be rebooted to return power to the Ethernet port. Most PXIe controllers have a BIOS feature called
Restore After Power Loss. When set to
Turn On, the controller will automatically power on when AC power is restored.