You are here:

Windows Networking/Can I remotely turn on my computer?

Advertisement

Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Michael Troy

Ash wrote at 2006-06-27 03:46:11
I had a similar idea, you could try hot-wiring a mobile phone LED power supply to the power jumper on the motherboard, so that you can trigger your pc to turn on and off with a phone call. Though i'd look up voltages first as not to blow out your motherboard

Windows Networking

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Michael Troy

Expertise

I have a fair amount of experience in peer-to-peer networking using Windows 95/98. I can answer questions about hardware, networking software, protocol settings, etc. I have some client-server experience, but not a lot with Windows-based servers. I can also give some advice on home network security: VPN, firewalls, anti-virus, etc.

Experience

I am the Director of Information Systems for a large law firm which connects about 300 users over five offices via a wide area network. We use client-server, peer-to-peer, WINS, remote access, VPN, DSL Internet, and proxy servers.

I also have a peer-to-peer network of six computers at home, with file and print sharing, remote access, and shared Internet access with a firewall.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.