# Wake on LAN

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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Wake on LAN only works if the pc is actually powered ON, correct?**  
  You can use Wake On LAN to wake computers which are shut down. However, if you want to wake a computer that is not in the same LAN as the Endpoint Central server, you must ensure that at least one computer within the same subnet (as the target computer) is active and has the Endpoint Central agent installed.

- **How do I enable Wake On LAN system?**  
  You can enable it by configuring the settings. Refer to the documentation to learn the steps involved in configuring the "Wake on LAN" settings from the Endpoint Central web console → Tools → Wake On LAN. You can also refer to the relevant article for more details.

- **I have enabled Wake on LAN on the BIOS, however I find it does not work at times, why?**  
  Wake on LAN might fail if the target machine belongs to a different subnet. Ensure there is at least one machine turned on in that subnet so it can act as the WOL proxy for the entire subnet.