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LAN
Wake up from LAN
This is a function to automatically power the computer on from a network server when
the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode*
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. To use this function, it is neces-
sary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN.
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Windows NT
:off/hibernation
To use this function:
Windows 98
Windows 2000
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Select [Device Manager]*
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in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System].
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Select [Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC]*
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from [Network adapt-
ers].
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Select [Properties]*
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.
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Select [Power Management] and then add the check mark for [Allow the computer to
turn off this device to save power.] and [Allow this device to bring the computer out of
standby.], then select [OK].
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Windows 2000
:[Hardware] - [Device Manager]
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Windows 2000
:[Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC]
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Windows 2000
:[Action] - [Properties].
Windows NT
Set [Wake up from LAN] to [Enable] with the Setup Utility. (
page 62
)
Be sure to connect the AC adaptor, and enable the supply of power.
Make settings to allow the use of a Local Area Network.
The computer will not “wake up” if the LAN cable is disconnected and recon-
nected.
Windows 98
Windows 2000
When using the Wake up from LAN function, delete the check mark for [Prompt
for password when computer goes off standby] in [Star t] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel] - [Power Management]*
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- [Advanced].
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Windows 2000
: [Power Options]
The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions:
- When the computer has been shut down.
-
Windows 98
When the computer has been placed in the hibernation mode from MS-DOS
mode.
This works in Windows 98 or Windows 2000 irrespective of the [Wake up from
LAN] setting of the Setup Utility.
Windows NT
The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions:
- When the computer has been shut down by pressing the power switch for more
than four seconds.
- When the password has been input incorrectly, and the computer has returned
to hibernation or power off status.
When using the Wake up from LAN function, the password is not necessary even
if the password has been set in the Setup Utility.
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