In the tab, check "Allow this device to wake the computer" and "Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer".
AnyDesk didn't invent Wake-on-LAN, but they have done something more important: they democratized it. By hiding the complex UDP broadcast logic behind a simple "Wake Up" button, they have made it possible for remote workers to treat their office PCs like cloud instances—always accessible, zero electricity waste, pure efficiency.
Right-click the Start menu, select Device Manager , and expand Network adapters .
AnyDesk doesn't generate the magic packet from thin air. Instead, it acts as a . Here is the fascinating workflow:
You must first tell the hardware to listen for a "Magic Packet" even when powered down.
If your office PC is in "Deep Sleep" (S3 state) or completely off (S5), the AnyDesk client on that machine isn't running. There’s no software agent to answer the doorbell. You need a hardware-level intervention—a specific "magic packet" that tells the network card to power on the motherboard.
For IT departments managing hybrid workforces, mastering this feature is essential for maintaining productivity while adhering to green computing standards. Proper configuration in the BIOS, OS, and AnyDesk settings ensures a seamless "always-on" experience for the user, even when the hardware is technically asleep.