In my previous post we discussed the uses, applications and advantages of auto starting and shutting down PCs. In this post we will discuss how can this be achieved in multiple ways.
Lets split the problem statement in two parts.
PART 1 - Starting/Booting a Laptop / PC Remotely
A quick google search will give you multiple solutions for booting your machine. The most popular and easiest solution involved is using LAN connectivity and capabilities of the Ethernet card / motherboard and the broadband router. All the latest PCs / Laptop have the necessary hardware to support this functionality. It just needs to be correctly configured. This method is referred to as Wake-on-LAN or WoL in networking parlance.
1. Enable Wake-on-LAN or Wake on PCI card capability in BIOS settings of your motherboard. Usually this setting is found in the PnP/PCi configuration or Power Settings option in BIOS settings.
2. Enable WoL capability via your LAN / network card settings. A typical setting for a gigabit network card looks like this:
