Through this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to use TeamViewer to the fullest. Whether using the all-in-one solution as an IT department or a managed service provider. As well as, intuitive functions such as Wake-on-LAN, unattended access, and ticket assigning are all at your disposal.
TeamViewer has the ability to wake up a sleeping computer and return it to sleep state on disconnect. Very lightweight file size. At 1.1MB, it's a lightweight program that you can set up. TeamViewer’s Wake-on-LAN feature enables you to turn on a computer that is turned off or in sleep mode. This can be done via another computer within the same network or via its public address.
In general, through TeamViewer, there is a host of resources. Showing you exactly how to harness the full power of the TeamViewer Platform for that matter. Equally important, the TeamViewer Platform has also helpful user manuals, first step documents, and general how-to guides available.
What is TeamViewer?
TeamViewer is a fast and secure all-in-one solution for gaining access remotely. Especially, to computers and network-connected devices such as; PC to PC or Server to Server. Not to mention, with a range of powerful remote access features that make light work of remote control, meetings, and maintaining a cloud-based service desk.
The initial TeamViewer setup couldn’t be easier: simply install the software, indicate whether you want to use it for commercial or private use, create a name and password for your computer, and make note of it for future reference.
In order to make a start with TeamViewer remote control functions, navigate to the Remote Control tab of the main interface. Here, you will find your TeamViewer ID and your temporary password, which you can change at any point. With this information, you can allow a partner remote control of your computer.
In order to do this in reverse and control another computer remotely, you simply enter the partner computer ID and choose between various connection modes such as remote control, file transfer, or VPN.
For more information on how to establish a remote control connection, see the TeamViewer manual for remote control.
What are the Features of TeamViewer?
From within the intuitive and easy-to-use TeamViewer interface, a wealth of different features are at your fingertips.
The remote control section of the dashboard is the entryway to various device management options such as Wake-On-LAN or unattended access – for which we have in-depth user manuals.
Known for its cross-compatibility options, many users may take advantage of mobile connections, and TeamViewer’s step-by-step guide to accessing computers from a mobile device.
The Meetings area of the interface offers you the chance to start and host instant meetings with colleagues or clients and is ideal for taking a look at collaborative projects together. For meetings planned in advance, TeamViewer provides a scheduling function.
Not to mention, which allows you to set up TeamViewer meetings with various participants. Equally, arrange a date and time that best suits you. Furthermore, the time or day of scheduled meetings can be changed at any point.
TeamViewer 12 Features:
- Remote QuickSteps. Save yourself hundreds of clicks with one-click shortcuts for your most-used remote support actions. (Premium and above)
- Remote control tabs for Mac OS. Conveniently run multiple remote sessions on macOS in tabs with Sierra’s latest tab-view technology.
- Service case notifications. Take swift action on the pop-up and email notifications. Delegate tasks faster, for more effective IT support. (Business and above)
- Remote Sticky Note. Leave a message behind for a more personal customer relationship.
- Provides screen sharing with frame rates up to 60 fps (frames per second). No stuttering, no lag.
- Intelligent connection setup. Connect with the best possible quality via automatic intelligent system adjustments, based on your network conditions and system hardware.
- Faster file transfer.
How Wake-on-LAN (WOL) with TeamViewer Works
You can turn on a sleeping or powered-off computer using TeamViewer Wake-on-LAN feature. This means you can control an offline computer remotely by waking it up first before you establish a connection to it.
Note: It’s not possible to wake up a Mac computer that is fully powered down, as Apple doesn’t allow this. Macs can only be woken up from sleep mode.
Windows and Linux PCs, however, can be woken up from sleep and hibernation mode as well as being fully powered down, so long as the hardware supports this.
How to use Wake on LAN
In the first place, Wake-on-LAN can be used through two different methods. On one hand, Wake up a computer (hereafter called the target computer) via another computer within the same network. On the other hand, Wake up the target computer via its public address.
Note: You can use TeamViewer´s Wake on LAN feature with the most recent version of TeamViewer 13 as well as TeamViewer 12, 11, 10, and 9. Therefore, choose one of the methods depending on the circumstances.
In order to Wake up the target computer via another computer within the same network, choose this method if there is a second computer (eg. a server). In particular within the network of the target computer that is turned on permanently.
Surprisingly, you can use the second computer to wake up the target computer. Whereas, the second computer acts as a kind of “middleman” to forward the wake-up request to the target computer. This method requires considerably less configuration effort than the second method.
You can initiate the wake-up request from another Windows or Mac computer, or even from an Android or iOS device running the TeamViewer Remote Control app.
Using Tablet or Smartphone to Wake up Your Computer
Yes, you can wake up a computer/laptop via Wake-on-LAN using your tablet or smartphone. Whereas, to do so, you must configure TeamViewer Wake-on-LAN. Especially, via your router (DynDNS) or TeamViewer IDs.
This allows you to wake up your laptop, computer, workstation, or other devices that are running Windows or Mac OS X. Additionally, to wake up a computer, use the TeamViewer remote control app for your smartphone or tablet that is running one of the following operating systems:
- iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch)
- Windows Phone
Alternatively, use TeamViewer for Windows or Mac OS X, or the TeamViewer Management Console.
Installing TeamViewer 12 on Ubuntu
TeamViewer, aka TV, provides easy, fast, and secure remote access and meeting solutions. TeamViewer is free for personal use. Whereas, you can install it on either Ubuntu 16.04 or Ubuntu 16.10 Versions.
Equally, you can use TeamViewer completely free of charge to access your private computers or to help your friends with their computer problems. Download Version 12 Here!
Go to TeamViewer 12 beta download page and download the deb file via your Web browser. Here is the full Guide on Installing TeamViewer 12 on Ubuntu 16.04 and Ubuntu 16.10.
How to Use TeamViewer Platform Servicecamp
The cloud-based platform enables you to provide customer service management alongside remote tech support. As well as automating certain tasks, servicecamp allows you to add staff, create inboxes, assign tickets, and create and sort topics.
Using TeamViewer’s multifunctional capabilities and servicecamp’s smooth service management means a more attentive technical support experience for your customers, better-streamlined processes for your employees, and greater overall productivity for your business.
Combine all this with ITbrain’s comprehensive IT management tool for a long-term and proactive approach to IT support, and you have yourself a winning formula.
AnyDesk as an Alternative to TeamViewer
AnyDesk is a proprietary remote desktop tool distributed by AnyDesk Software GmbH. Whereas, the software program facilitates remote access to personal computers.
Especially, running the host application, which can be installed on Windows, macOS, Linux, and FreeBSD.
In addition, AnyDesk allows users to access said computers both from personal computers and from iOS and Android mobile devices. Since version 5.1.2 for Android, it can provide remote access to Android devices.
As a matter of fact, it is downloaded by more than 50 million users worldwide. In other words, AnyDesk is one of the best alternatives to the TeamViewer Platform.
Here is a Full Preview on the AnyDesk Application Platform.
Summing Up,
As can be seen, TeamViewer is the world’s first remote support technology to allow screen sharing on iOS devices from any desktop or mobile device.
Furthermore, TeamViewer’s augmented reality solution, TeamViewer Pilot, enables you to fix issues beyond the screen – no matter how far away you are. See what your customer sees and provide visual guidance by drawing and highlighting real-world objects on the screen.
Download the TeamViewer Pilot app now and connect to it with your TeamViewer client, or find out how to get started. And if you’ll have questions, please feel free to Contact Us or share them in the comments section.
Online Wake-on-LAN Services
Here are some websites that allow sending magic packets to boot up a computer over the internet. They are free services that can be used by anyone.
6. Wake-On-LAN Online
This webpage is able to send the required packet data to your computer over the internet. A useful feature is the scheduler that allows you to send the magic packet on a specific day and time up to a week in advance.
Enter the external IP address and MAC address of the target computer into the boxes. Then press “Wake Up my PC!” The service seems to use both ports 9 and 7 by default but you can add your own with “:[port]” after the IP address. Multiple MAC and IP addresses can be used if you separate them with commas.
Visit Wake-On-LAN Online
7. Depicus Wake on LAN over the Internet
In addition to the Windows tools from Depicus, they also have a page on their website that can send the magic packet over the internet to your computer.
The external IP Address and MAC Address of your computer is required. The subnet mask and password boxes can be left alone if you have no specific need to change them. The page also says the port can be left at the default of 4343 but we got an error if the box was empty. Port 9, 7, 4343 or anything more specific if you wish is fine.
Visit Depicus Wake on LAN over the Internet
Wake-on-LAN from the Command Line or PowerShell
Using the command line or PowerShell to send Wake-on-LAN packets to another computer can be quite useful for business, professional users, in batch scripts and to make desktop shortcuts.
8. Wake On Lan Command Line (WolCmd)
This tool is another entry in our list by Depicus and is a simple command line tool to send the Wake-on-LAN signal. The syntax is quite simple.
WolCmd [MAC address] [IP address] [Subnet mask] [Port]
An example would look like this:
wolcmd 26-63-A4-79-B8-12 192.168.0.40 255.255.255.0 9
The MAC address, IP address and subnet are required but the port will default to 7 if you don’t supply one.
Download Wake On Lan Command Line (WolCmd)
Another useful command line tool we found was simply called WOL. It additionally allows you to supply a password and a custom subnet.
9. Send-WOL PowerShell Script
There are a few PowerShell scripts around that can send a magic packet and this one is hosted on the Microsoft Technet Script Center. Download the script, open it and add the argument for the computer(s) you wish to wake.
Send-WOL -mac [MAC address] -ip [IP address] -port [port]
Save the script and execute it from PowerShell or the command line. Only the MAC address is truly required, the default port will be 9 if you don’t supply your own.
Download Send-WOL PowerShell Script
Use Wake-on-LAN to Start a Computer From your Smartphone
If you are unable to send the magic packet to your PC from another computer, an alternative option is sending it from another device like a smartphone or tablet. There are loads of apps around and the Android app we’ll look at is free, popular and does the job quite nicely.
10. Wake On Lan for Android
This app is quite easy to use because if the computer to start up remotely is switched on and available on the local network, you can find it automatically. Just press the add button and select the device from the list. It’s IP and MAC addresses will be added so you don’t have to do anything else. If you are connecting from outside the LAN, replace the local IP with the external IP or add a new connection manually.
All you have to do is press one of the devices in the bookmarks list to start the computer remotely. A handy function is the ability to add a widget to your home screen that can send the packet data to a selected device just by pressing the icon. By default the magic packet is sent three times, it can be changed up or down in the app settings.
Download Wake On Lan for Android
Test Wake-on-LAN is Working in Windows
If Wake-on-LAN isn’t working or you just want to test to see if the remote computer is receiving the necessary data, try using Wake on Lan Monitor. It’s another tool from Depicus and can be used to test if the magic packet is reaching the target computer.
Launch the tool on the computer you want to send the WOL signal to, set the required port and press Start. Then send a Wake-on-LAN packet from another computer using one of the options above. If the data is received, the tool will display it in the window. If you receive nothing there is something in your set up preventing the packet from being sent.
Note that different programs default to different ports when sending the magic packet. For instance, FUSION WakeUp on Lan and WakeMeOnLan default to port 40000 while WakeOnLANx defaults to port 7. If you are not required to set a port in the program, make sure you know what its default is during testing.
Download Wake on LAN Monitor
Make Sure Your Computer is Wake-on-LAN Ready
To enable the Wake-on-LAN feature in the BIOS, in addition to an obvious option which is usually named something like “Wake on LAN”, you may have to enable an option called “PCI Devices power on” in the ACPI configuration and power management settings.
You also need to make sure the LAN driver in Windows has the WOL feature enabled. Right click on (My) Computer > Manage > Device Manager > Network adapters. Double click on your Ethernet controller and look in the Advanced tab for “Wake on LAN”, “Wake from shutdown”, “Wake on Magic Packet” or similar.
Make sure it’s enabled. Also, go into the Power Management tab and tick “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”, “Allow this device to wake the computer”, and optionally “Only allow magic packets to wake the computer”.
While the system is switched off, make sure power is still getting to the network adapter by checking to see if the light is on near the connector on the motherboard or card. If not there is no power going to it then other settings may need adjusting.
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ReplyHow you can wake up on LAN your PC if you’re not in the same network?
ReplyPage 2 might help you with that, those options can WOL over the internet which is essentially the same thing.
Replythis is “8 programms to use wake-on-lan to turn your computer on” describing exactly ONE way (WOL) – it is not 8 ways to turn a computer on … grrr :-P
ReplyWe called it 8 ways to… because there are not 8 programs or 8 websites, but a mixture. And you only have so many characters for a title.
Replyturn on and wake up is 2 completely different things.. thats what he meant. Its clickbait in essence xD
ReplyWake on LAN will “turn on” your computer from off, wake up brings the computer out of sleep/standby. Two different things but “wake” is used for both.
Also, the commenter above did not mean the difference between turn on and wake, he was unhappy that the title says “8 ways…” when he believes there’s only one way mentioned.
ReplyThe PC that I wanted to start up has to be on Wi-Fi due to practicality. what I did was get one of those remote controlled smart outlets and set the BIOS to default to power on. I have a UPS and a gas generator so I’m not going to lose power to that PC otherwise. I just shut down the PC as normal then cut the power for about 30 seconds when I want to start it up.
Replyif the power to the network adapter is off while the computer is off, you need to be able to send a broadcast to it to wake it up.
in order to do that, an always on 3rd party device is needed that is in your home network like a tablet or old phone.
for that i wrote an app called wol proxy for android which can do the broadcast for you and still allow you to wake the PC:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bianco.wolproxy&hl=en
ReplyHello, i am in brazil! Thanks ( Muito Obrigado!)
ReplySuper !!!!
Thanks a lot…
ReplyFor Android users – small app to wake up your PC
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.freask.pcwakeup
Description here develop.freask.ru/android/vklyuchenie-kompyutera-udalyonno-so-smartfona-na-android.html
It works even in cases where the computer behind the router NAT and port forwarding does not work (and it does not help if the PC is turned off).
thanks
ReplyThanks a lot for providing the information!
I really needed something like this so that I could manage turning on my desktop when I am in college, and fetching necessary files.
Cheers!
This is exactly what I was looking for for years. Thanks Raymond.
ReplyExcellent work! :)
We have been trying to implement this technology for our college project, and this article of yours was indeed helpful. :)
thank you i just recently know about wake on lan
Replyone of the best articles i’ve read recently… thank you very much!
ReplyHa I woke up all my school pcs by this thanks
ReplyGood article! I tested a WOL for my Asus system and it worked like a charm. Saved me driving an hour to turn the PC on!
Cheers!
ReplyYou are just a genius ….
Jeez….crazy
Replywow friend damn good, great for guys like me (net administrators)
Replyexcellent ! & Thanks
ReplyHi Raymond, this is really helpful. I was about to get a timer hardware to switch my office computer on and off at set timings. My only problem was I need to turn it on at times when the hardware is set to “off”. Have racked my brains over this…until I read what you’ve posted. A million thanks!
ReplyThanks my friend, your post was of great help. It saved me a lot of money. I was going to buy a remote power switch and “ATX push to on” from Deltronix. Thanks again.
ReplyVery informative, thank you so much! I’ve been looking for a way to turn my computer on from school + use logmein =)
ReplyHi, Ray
You are a great man.
WHAT A NICE THING!!!! YOU JUST SAVE ME LOT WORK HOURS, because someone have lost the keys of the server’s room, I had to work remotly, but, for a mistake turned off the server, but, I was able to turn it on again with the software Fusion WOL, thanks a lot for your advise.
ReplyNice article, I already use VNC to control my machine but sometimes I forget to leave my PC on. This will help a lot, the only thing I need now is a decent router which supports dynDNS.
ReplyVery cool!!! I used the wake up from the internet entered my home IP and MAC addy from my office and Voila! My home computer turned on. I used a remote support proggy to turn computer off and access everything THANKS!!!!!
ReplyGreat Post Buddy.
I blog it in my blog.
Thanks….
cool, thanks Ray!!
ReplyTeamviewer Enable Wake On Lan
very helpful way Raymond good work
ReplyTeamviewer Wake On Lan Public Address
Well Mr Raymond,
Your site is really the Top!
I’ll be nearly 1 Year that I’m here as a member on this BLOG!
I’m really proud to be a member of Raymond blog.
Thanks for all!
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