1010-2010 01:14 PM. For ESX/ESXi hosts, the Wake-on-LAN feature (turning on a host with a network message) is not available with the e1000 vNIC on certain Windows guests. Specifically, Windows from Vista forward and 64-bit versions do not work. Workaround: Use a vNIC type that supports Wake-on-LAN, such as VMXNET3.
Everythinglooks correct in BIOS and the controller the configuration looks correct. Still unable to wake up the computer by sending the corresponding magic packet. Resolution. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Option > System Settings. Set the Windows fast startup setting to Disable.
InWindows: Disable fast startup. in the device manager, in the driver properties and advanced tab, on top of. enable: Wake on Lan, enable: Wake on Magic Packet, enable: Wake on Pattern Match, off: Energy Efficient Ethernet, Forced: wake on link settings, on: Wait on Link. Finally: Enable PME shoule be enabled.
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