Appendix A: Configuring Windows Endpoints for Ivanti Wake on LAN

By default, endpoints running on Microsoft Windows 8 (and later) are not configured to accept wake requests. Before using Ivanti Wake on LAN with these endpoints, you must reconfigure their power settings.

Disabling Fast Startup

The Fast Startup feature disables Ivanti Wake on LAN functionality. Disable Fast Startup to use Ivanti Wake on LAN for your Windows 8 endpoints (and later releases).

Disable Fast Startup within the Power Settings.

1. Press the Windows Logo key.

2. Type Control Panel and press ENTER.
   Windows Control Panel opens.

3. From the View by list, ensure Category is selected.

4. Click Hardware and Sound.
   The Hardware and Sounds options display.

5. Click Power Options.
   The Power Options display.

6. Click the Choose what the power buttons do link.

7. Within Shutdown settings, ensure the Turn on fast startup option checkbox is cleared and click Save changes.

The Turn on fast startup option is now disabled. The Windows 8 (or later) endpoint will accept wake requests after it is shut down.