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PowerShell Command: Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement

PowerShell Command: Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement

When it comes to managing network adapters on a Windows server, PowerShell is an invaluable tool. One of the most useful commands for managing network adapters is the Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement command. This command allows administrators to view and configure the power management settings of network adapters on a server. In this article, we will explore the Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement command in detail, providing relevant examples and code samples to help you understand how to use it effectively.

Understanding Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement

The Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement command is part of the NetAdapter module in PowerShell. It is used to retrieve the power management configuration of one or more network adapters on a server. The command returns an object that contains the power management settings for each network adapter, including whether the adapter is allowed to wake the computer from a low power state and whether the adapter is allowed to enter a low power state when not in use.

Using Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement

To use the Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement command, you must first open PowerShell with administrative privileges. Once PowerShell is open, you can run the command without any parameters to retrieve the power management settings for all network adapters on the server:

Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement

This will return a list of all network adapters on the server, along with their power management settings. If you want to retrieve the power management settings for a specific network adapter, you can use the -Name parameter:

Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement -Name "Ethernet"

This will return the power management settings for the network adapter named “Ethernet”.

Configuring Power Management Settings

If you want to configure the power management settings for a network adapter, you can use the Set-NetAdapterPowerManagement command. For example, to disable the ability for a network adapter to wake the computer from a low power state, you can use the following command:

Set-NetAdapterPowerManagement -Name "Ethernet" -WakeOnMagicPacket Disabled

This will disable the Wake on Magic Packet feature for the network adapter named “Ethernet”.

Examples and Code Samples

Here are some examples of how you can use the Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement command in real-world scenarios:

  • To view the power management settings for all network adapters on a Hong Kong VPS server, you can run the following command:

Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement

  • To disable the ability for all network adapters to enter a low power state when not in use, you can use the following command:

Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement | Set-NetAdapterPowerManagement -LowPowerOnIdle Disabled

  • To enable the ability for a specific network adapter to wake the computer from a low power state, you can use the following command:

Set-NetAdapterPowerManagement -Name "Ethernet" -WakeOnPattern Enabled

Conclusion

The Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement command is a powerful tool for managing the power management settings of network adapters on a Windows server. By using this command, administrators can ensure that their servers are configured for optimal power efficiency, which can help reduce energy costs and extend the life of the server hardware. Whether you are managing a single server or a fleet of servers in a hosting environment, the Get-NetAdapterPowerManagement command is an essential tool for any administrator’s toolkit.