macOS Wake-on-LAN

Macs support wake from sleep, and it is enabled by default.

Find the MAC Address

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Network in the sidebar.
2. Select the network that is Connected to the local network.
3. Click Advanced on the right. (You may need to scroll down.)
4. The MAC address is listed in the pop-up.

Enable WoL on a Mac laptop

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Battery in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Click Options on the right.
3. Click the menu next to Wake for network access, then choose an option.
4. Click Done.

Enable WoL on a Mac desktop

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Energy Saver in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Turn on Wake for network access on the right.

Confirm the MAC Address is not set to rotate

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Network.
2. Select the network that is Connected to the local network.
3. In the Private Wi-Fi address section, confirm the setting is set to Fixed or Off.