Switch on your PC via the Internet - how it works

In this practical tip, we will show you how you can use the "WakeOnLan" software to switch on your PC over the Internet.

Switch on the PC using the "WakeOnLan" tool over the Internet

With the free software "WakeOnLan" you can start your PC conveniently by remote access via the network:

1. After downloading and installing WakeOnLan, start the program.
2. Click on the "New host" plus in the top left. a window is opening.
3. To add the name of the PC, click on the "Check" button. The name is now entered automatically.
4. You can have the IP address of the PC automatically entered in the field by clicking the "Resolve" button.
5. You can also do this in the "IPv6 address" and "MAC address" fields.
6. As soon as you have entered all the data, confirm with "Ok".
7. The PC is now added to the list. Save the list by clicking "Save" and entering any name. You can easily use the saved file via the "Open" option in other WakeOnLan programs.
8. To start the desired PC, select it and then click on "Wake up".

In another article, we will show you what exactly happens when you boot.