'S3' is for the low-power mode we usually refer to as 'Sleep', and 'S5' is for when the computer is completely turned off ('Shutdown'). Since this article is about TeamViewer, the app needs some extra configuration, too, to be able to wake up your computers remotely. In the network adapter's driver settings.So, to use Wake on LAN, you must ensure all related features are enabled: However, we need it to make the most amount of use from Teamviewer. After all, what's the point of trying to remote control the second PC in your local area network if you have to turn it on in person?Īs an extra security measure, Wake on LAN is usually disabled by default. Still, it's worth a bit of time and effort, for, without it, solutions like TeamViewer are often rendered redundant. Unfortunately, setting up Wake on LAN is not as simple as turning a single switch on. To do this, we're going to be using a tool called 'Wake on LAN.' This will let us wake up a PC using a special 'wake-up packet' over the local network.

Teamviewer down right now