Port Forwarding Guide

Required for WOL from outside your local network (mobile data, different WiFi, etc.)

Same WiFi only?
If you only use WOL from the same WiFi network, the native app (Android/iOS) works without port forwarding. This guide is only needed for remote WOL over the internet.

Before You Start

1. Find Your PC's Local IP

Windows: Open Command Prompt and type ipconfig → find IPv4 Address (e.g. 192.168.1.100)

Mac: System Settings → Network → find IP Address

2. Find Your Public IP

Visit ifconfig.me in your browser.

Your public IP may change. Most home internet uses a dynamic IP. If it changes, update the IP in UTA WOL device settings.

Router Setup by Brand

TP-Link

  1. Go to http://192.168.0.1 or http://tplinkwifi.net
  2. Log in (default: admin / admin)
  3. Advanced → NAT Forwarding → Port Forwarding (or Virtual Servers)
  4. Click Add:
    Service NameWOL
    ProtocolUDP
    External Port9
    Internal IPYour PC's IP (e.g. 192.168.0.100)
    Internal Port9
  5. Click Save

NETGEAR

  1. Go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://routerlogin.net
  2. Log in (default: admin / password)
  3. Advanced → Advanced Setup → Port Forwarding / Port Triggering
  4. Select Port Forwarding, click Add Custom Service:
    Service NameWOL
    ProtocolUDP
    External Port9
    Internal IPYour PC's IP
    Internal Port9
  5. Click Apply

ASUS

  1. Go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://router.asus.com
  2. Log in
  3. WAN → Virtual Server / Port Forwarding
  4. Add entry:
    Service NameWOL
    ProtocolUDP
    Port Range9
    Local IPYour PC's IP
    Local Port9
  5. Click Apply

Linksys

  1. Go to http://192.168.1.1
  2. Log in (default password: admin)
  3. Security → Apps and Gaming → Single Port Forwarding
  4. Add:
    Application NameWOL
    ProtocolUDP
    External Port9
    Device IPYour PC's IP
    Internal Port9
    Enabled✓
  5. Click Save

Xfinity (Comcast, US)

  1. Go to http://10.0.0.1
  2. Log in (default: admin / password)
  3. Advanced → Port Forwarding
  4. Click Add Port Forward:
    DeviceSelect your PC
    ProtocolUDP
    Port9
  5. Click Save

BT Hub (UK)

  1. Go to http://192.168.1.254
  2. Log in (password on the back of the hub)
  3. Advanced Settings → Firewall → Port Forwarding
  4. Click Add New Rule:
    ApplicationManual / WOL
    ProtocolUDP
    Port9
    DeviceSelect your PC
  5. Click Apply

Fritz!Box (Germany/EU)

  1. Go to http://fritz.box
  2. Log in
  3. Internet → Permit Access → Port Sharing
  4. Select your PC device, click New Sharing:
    ApplicationOther Application
    NameWOL
    ProtocolUDP
    Port (external)9
    Port (internal)9
  5. Click OK → Apply

Other Routers

The general steps are the same for all routers:

  1. Open your router's admin page (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1)
  2. Find Port Forwarding (may be under Advanced, NAT, Firewall, or Virtual Server)
  3. Create a new rule:
    ProtocolUDP
    External Port9
    Internal IPYour PC's local IP
    Internal Port9
  4. Save and apply
Can't find port forwarding? Search "[your router model] port forwarding" on Google for specific instructions.

Verify

  1. Enter your public IP and MAC address in UTA WOL device settings
  2. Switch your phone to mobile data (turn off WiFi)
  3. Press the WOL power button
  4. If your PC wakes up, it's working!

Troubleshooting

  1. Protocol must be UDP (not TCP)
  2. Check your PC's local IP hasn't changed (ipconfig / ifconfig)
  3. Check your public IP hasn't changed (ifconfig.me)
  4. Enable Wake on LAN in BIOS/UEFI
  5. Disable Fast Startup in Windows power settings
  6. Enable "Wake on Magic Packet" in Device Manager → Network Adapter → Properties → Power Management

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