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Ricspung's avatar
Ricspung
New Contributor
5 years ago

Cannot log into sleeping remote computer

I cannot log into a sleeping remote computer.  My first attempt is rejected because the computer is asleep.  The second attempt is rejected because the awakened computer thinks I am already logged in.  I am talking about a computer that started several hours ago and then went to sleep, so I have never actually been on it.

3 Replies

  • AshC's avatar
    AshC
    Retired GoTo Contributor
    5 years ago

    The only way to wake a sleeping computer currently is if you're on the same local area network. 

  • Ricspung's avatar
    Ricspung
    New Contributor
    5 years ago

    No, we are about 1200 miles apart.  I am the only user.  My boss changed settings today to stop it from sleeping and I am in successfully today,

  • AshC's avatar
    AshC
    Retired GoTo Contributor
    5 years ago

    Ricspung  Is the Host PC on the same local network as your client PC? 

     

    Are there others within your network that successfully wake their Hosts in this way?