Apc Ups Wake On Lan — Best [patched]

For users looking to automate the restart of their systems after a power outage using an APC UPS, it is important to understand that APC UPS units and their Network Management Cards (NMC) typically do not support sending Wake-on-LAN (WoL) "Magic Packets" directly.

1. A Raspberry Pi (or any SBC): Draws 3-5 watts. Connect it to Outlet Group 1. Install wakeonlan package. This Pi stays alive for hours on a small UPS battery.
2. A managed PoE switch: If your switch is on a separate UPS, it can relay the packet.
3. The Router: Ideally, your router should be on the UPS. It is always listening.

Method B: The Homelab Way (USB + Scripting)

Most users connect their UPS to a PC/NAS via USB. We can script the "Best" behavior using Linux tools like `apc apc ups wake on lan best

Phase 1: Hardware & BIOS

• [ ] Connect the UPS via USB (or NMC) to a low-power device (Raspberry Pi or router).
• [ ] In BIOS: Enable Wake on PCIe.
• [ ] In BIOS: Disable ErP Ready (EUP 2013).
• [ ] In BIOS: Set AC Power Loss Recovery to "Power On."
• [ ] In OS (Windows): Device Manager > NIC > Advanced > Enable Wake on Magic Packet (Disable "Wake on Pattern Match" to avoid false wakes).