How to Turn on and SSH into Windows 10 machine remotely

Introduction

Windows 10 is a popular operating system used by millions of users worldwide. One of the features of Windows 10 is the ability to turn on and remotely access the machine using SSH. This feature can be useful for users who want to remotely manage their computer, such as downloading large files or managing their system. In this blog post, we will discuss how to turn on and SSH into a Windows 10 machine remotely.

Setting up the Windows 10 Machine

Before we can remotely access the Windows 10 machine, we need to set up the machine to allow remote access. Follow the steps below to set up the Windows 10 machine:

1. Open the Control Panel on the Windows 10 machine.

2. Click on System and Security, then click on System.

3. Click on Remote Settings on the left-hand side of the window.

4. In the System Properties window, click on the Remote tab.

5. Under Remote Desktop, select Allow remote connections to this computer.

6. Click on Apply, then click on OK.

7. Restart the Windows 10 machine.

Turning on the Windows 10 Machine Remotely

Now that we have set up the Windows 10 machine to allow remote access, we can turn on the machine remotely. Follow the steps below to turn on the Windows 10 machine remotely:

1. Make sure that the Windows 10 machine is connected to a power source and is turned off.

2. Log in to your router’s web interface.

3. Find the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) settings in your router’s web interface. This setting is usually found under the LAN or Ethernet settings.

4. Enable Wake-on-LAN (WoL) in your router’s web interface.

5. Enter the MAC address of the Windows 10 machine in the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) settings.

6. Save the settings and exit the web interface.

7. Download a Wake-on-LAN (WoL) tool on your local machine. A popular tool is WakeMeOnLan by NirSoft.

8. Open the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) tool on your local machine.

9. Enter the MAC address of the Windows 10 machine in the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) tool.

10. Click on the Wake Up button in the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) tool.

11. The Windows 10 machine should turn on.

SSH into the Windows 10 Machine Remotely

Now that we have turned on the Windows 10 machine remotely, we can SSH into the machine. Follow the steps below to SSH into the Windows 10 machine remotely:

1. Download an SSH client on your local machine. A popular SSH client is PuTTY.

2. Open the SSH client on your local machine.

3. Enter the IP address of the Windows 10 machine in the Host Name (or IP address) field.

4. Enter the port number for SSH. The default port number for SSH is 22.

5. Click on Open.

6. Enter your username and password for the Windows 10 machine.

7. You should now be logged in to the Windows 10 machine remotely.

Managing the Windows 10 Machine Remotely

Now that we have SSH access to the Windows 10 machine, we can manage the machine remotely. For example, we can download large files, manage the system, or run commands. Follow the steps below to manage the Windows 10 machine remotely:

1. Open a command prompt or terminal window on your local machine.

2. Type the following command to SSH into the Windows 10 machine:

ssh username@ip_address

3. Enter your password for the Windows 10 machine.

4. You should now be logged in to the Windows 10 machine remotely.

5. You can now manage the Windows 10 machine remotely, such as downloading large files or running commands.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we discussed how to turn on and SSH into a Windows 10 machine remotely. We covered the steps to set up the Windows 10 machine to allow remote access, turning on the Windows 10 machine remotely using Wake-on-LAN (WoL), SSH into the Windows 10 machine remotely, and managing the Windows 10 machine remotely. By following these steps, you can remotely manage your Windows 10 machine and perform tasks such as downloading large files or managing the system.

You can use the built-in feature in Windows 10 called “Windows Remote Management” (WinRM) to turn on your computer remotely and then use SSH to remotely manage the download. Here are the steps to set it up:

1. On your Windows 10 machine, open the Start menu and type “Control Panel.” Click on “System and Security,” then “Power Options.”
2. Click on “Choose what the power buttons do.”
3. Click on “Change settings that are currently unavailable.”
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and check the box next to “Turn on fast startup.”
5. Click on “Save changes.”
6. On your Windows 10 machine, open the Start menu and type “Control Panel.” Click on “System and Security,” then “Windows Firewall.”
7. Click on “Advanced settings.”
8. Click on “Inbound Rules” and then “New Rule.”
9. Select “Port” and click on “Next.”
10. Select “TCP” and enter “5985” as the “Specific local ports.”
11. Click on “Next” and then “Allow the connection.”
12. Click on “Next” and name the rule “WinRM.”
13. Click on “Finish.”
14. On your Windows 10 machine, open the Start menu and type “cmd.” Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator.”
15. Type “winrm quickconfig” and press Enter.
16. Type “winrm set winrm/config/service/auth ‘@{Basic=”true”}'” and press Enter.
17. Type “winrm set winrm/config/service ‘@{AllowUnencrypted=”true”}'” and press Enter.

Once you’ve done this, you should be able to turn on your computer remotely by using the command “winrm -r:your_pc_name -u:your_username -p:your_password startshutdown -f -t 0” and then use SSH to remotely manage the download.

Please note that the above steps open your computer to potential security risk, so make sure to use a strong username and password, and be aware that you are opening your computer to possible unauthorized access.

It is not possible to use Wake-On-Lan over a WAN connection. However, if you have a more advanced home router, you may be able to set up secure remote access to the router and then send a Wake-On-Lan packet from there. For example, routers that run dd-wrt or tomato firmware may have this capability.