Configuring a Windows Vista system for WOL

To configure Microsoft Windows Vista for Wake-on-LAN support, i.e., to allow it to be "awakened" by sending a specific Ethernet packet to it, take the following steps:

1. Click on Start.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Select Network and Internet.
4. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
5. Click on Manage network connections.
6. Right-click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties.
7. Click on the Configure button to configure your Network Interface Card ( NIC).
8. Click on the Power Management tab.
9. Click on Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power, which will then allow you to put a checkmark in the box for Allow this device to wake the computer.
10. Click on OK

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