wol_status_check.ps1

wol_status_check.ps1

Checks the Wake-on-LAN (WOL) status at both BIOS and OS levels.

Overview

This script supports Dell, HP, and Lenovo devices by using manufacturer-specific PowerShell modules to query BIOS settings and verify Wake-on-LAN configuration at both the BIOS and operating system levels.

Purpose

Checks the Wake-on-LAN (WOL) status at both BIOS and OS levels. Supports Dell, HP, and Lenovo devices by using manufacturer-specific PowerShell modules to query BIOS settings.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
• Administrator privileges
• Internet access (for module installation)
• Supported manufacturer: Dell, HP, or Lenovo

Configuration

Required Inputs

None

Behavior

1. Detects device manufacturer (Dell, HP, or Lenovo)
2. Installs required PowerShell modules if needed
3. Queries BIOS for WOL settings
4. Checks OS-level NIC WOL configuration
5. Reports combined status

Security Notes

• No secrets in logs
• Requires elevated privileges
• May install PowerShell modules from PSGallery

Exit Codes

• 0 = WOL enabled correctly (or unsupported manufacturer)
• 1 = WOL not properly configured

Example Output

[ MANUFACTURER DETECTION ]
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Manufacturer         : Dell Inc.

[ BIOS WOL STATUS ]
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Module               : DellBIOSProvider
BIOS WOL Setting     : LanOnly

[ OS WOL STATUS ]
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NIC WOL Enabled      : Yes (All NICs)

[ FINAL STATUS ]
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BIOS WOL             : Healthy
OS WOL               : Healthy
SCRIPT SUCCEEDED

[ SCRIPT COMPLETED ]
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Version History

• 2024-12-01 v1.0.0 - Initial release - migrated from SuperOps

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