Enable settings like , Power On by PCI-E , or Remote Wake Up .
Ensure is selected. You can also specify which AnyDesk IDs are allowed to wake this machine for added security. 3. Check BIOS/UEFI Settings anydesk wake on lan not working
Before diving into technical settings, ensure you have set an on the target machine. Enable settings like , Power On by PCI-E , or Remote Wake Up
This is a deep-dive troubleshooting guide for when is not working. Most online guides cover the basics (BIOS, network settings). This post goes layer by layer —from the physical NIC to AnyDesk’s proprietary relay—to find exactly where the magic packet dies. Most online guides cover the basics (BIOS, network settings)
If you are still struggling, run through this quick checklist:
Use NirSoft WakeMeOnLan to scan the network. It can also send WOL. If that works, AnyDesk is the problem. Reinstall AnyDesk or downgrade to 6.x (7.x changed WOL behavior).
If you need WAN WOL (from outside your home/office):