asked on

Remotely turn on/off a PC

Hello,

Is there a remote or a gadget out there that will allow me to remotely turn on/off my PC. I plan to put my PC in the cabinet so I need a way to turn it on/off without open the cabinet all the time. Thx

MYCU

You can use this to remotely turn your computer off:
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/10/31/how-to-remotely-turn-off-computer-from-lan-or-wan/

And this to remotely turn it on:
http://magicpacket.free.fr/

netdoc01

ASKER

It's not exactly what I am looking for because you need to install the software in a PC. I am looking for something like a remote where I can click on to turn on/off the PC. I do not remotely turn on/off my PC via WAN/LAN. Thx

ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION

MYCU

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

netdoc01

ASKER

I am not sure that you can turn on your PC with the thermaltake. I sent an email to the customer support to see if it can turn on the PC. I doubt it. I think it is more complex to turn on the PC than to turn it off with a remote. Thx

MYCU

Here are some suggestions that others are using:
http://www.pcremotecontrol.com/solutions/solutions.htm

Hope this helps!

netdoc01

ASKER

The http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake-media-lab-black.html 20/24-pin interconnect cable included in the item serves the same function when activated as pressing the on button on your case. So yes it can turn on a PC