Awake on LAN

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Awake on LAN?

Awake on LAN is a small desktop utility for keeping device addresses and sending Wake-on-LAN requests. It includes device list, MAC address management, and wake packets.

Device list

MAC address management

Wake packets

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users waking compatible computers on their local network

Before you choose

The target hardware and firmware must support and enable Wake-on-LAN. Routers and network boundaries can prevent wake packets from reaching the device.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The target hardware and firmware must support and enable Wake-on-LAN.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. The target hardware and firmware must support and enable Wake-on-LAN.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings device list and MAC address management into the same workflow.

Save the target's MAC address, enable Wake-on-LAN on the device, and test a wake request before relying on it for remote availability.

What to keep in mind

The target hardware and firmware must support and enable Wake-on-LAN.

Routers and network boundaries can prevent wake packets from reaching the device.

How to use it well

Awake on LAN fits users waking compatible computers on their local network. Save the target's MAC address, enable Wake-on-LAN on the device, and test a wake request before relying on it for remote availability.

The target hardware and firmware must support and enable Wake-on-LAN. Routers and network boundaries can prevent wake packets from reaching the device. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Awake on LAN free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The target hardware and firmware must support and enable Wake-on-LAN.

Can I use Awake on LAN for device list?

Yes. Awake on LAN includes device list. Save the target's MAC address, enable Wake-on-LAN on the device, and test a wake request before relying on it for remote availability.

Will Wake-on-LAN work on any powered-off computer?

The target hardware and firmware must support and enable Wake-on-LAN.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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