Check the prerequisites for using Wake On LAN with Configuration Manager 2007, and make any required changes to your network infrastructure and computers.

Prerequisites for Wake On LAN

Overview of Wake On LAN

Planning for Wake On LAN

Configure the port number to use for Wake On LAN.

How to Configure the Ports Used for Wake On LAN

Enable Wake On LAN for the site.

How to Enable or Disable Wake On LAN for a Site

Select either unicast (the default) or subnet-directed broadcast as the transmission method for Wake On LAN.

How to Configure Wake On LAN for Unicast or Subnet-Directed Broadcast

Check whether you need to fine-tune the configuration for packet delivery, such as by changing the number of retries and the transmission offset.

How to Configure Wake On LAN Advanced Options

Enable Wake On LAN where required for the following:

• Software update deployments
  
  
• Software distribution mandatory advertisements
  
  
• Task sequence mandatory advertisements
  
  

How to Configure a Software Update Deployment for Wake On LAN

How to Configure a Software Distribution Mandatory Advertisement for Wake On LAN

How to Configure a Task Sequence Mandatory Advertisement for Wake On LAN

Monitor Wake On LAN activity.

How to Monitor Wake On LAN Activity