Automatically turn on when plugged in?

[ppc_michael]

Is there a way to have my Macbook Pro automatically turn on when plugged in to AC? It's an older 17" Core 2 Duo model running OS X 10.6 and Debian Linux.

 

[GGJstudios]

Is there a way to have my Macbook Pro automatically turn on when plugged in to AC? It's an older 17" Core 2 Duo model running OS X 10.6 and Debian Linux.

No, plugging in won't automatically turn on any Mac. You have to use the power button.

 

[ppc_michael]

What about via ethernet? My PC can do both of these things, so I assume there must be a way?

 

[Benbikeman]

What about via ethernet?

I've never used it myself, but OSX does support Wake On LAN, so that should work.

 

[old-wiz]

I've never used it myself, but OSX does support Wake On LAN, so that should work.

I thought wake on lan was to wake from sleep, not from power off.

 

[Queen6]

If I remember correctly OS X can be set to wake up to predetermined schedule if that is any use