Awake on LAN for Linux

Remotely wake up computers

Overview

Awake on LAN is a Linux application designed to remotely wake up computers on your network.

It uses Wake-on-LAN (WOL) packets, which are special network signals that turn on computers even when they are in sleep mode or powered off, as long as they are connected to the network and support WOL.

This tool lets you add computers to a list by entering their MAC addresses.

You can easily add new computers, remove old ones, or edit existing entries to keep your list up to date.

Once a computer is added, you only need to click a button to send a wake-up signal and power it on remotely.

This makes managing multiple machines easier without having to be physically present at each device.

Awake on LAN fits well for users running Linux who want a simple, safe way to manage computer power states over a network.

It works best for those comfortable with basic networking concepts and who need to control several computers, such as system administrators or tech-savvy users.

However, before using it, check if it fits your workflow and if your hardware supports Wake-on-LAN properly.

In summary, Awake on LAN offers a straightforward and effective solution for remotely waking computers on Linux.

It helps you control machines easily by handling their MAC addresses and sending WOL packets with just one click.

This makes it a handy tool in Network and Remote Access categories for Linux users.

Pros

  • Awake on LAN is a simple application that allows you to wake up computers remotely using Wake-on-LAN packets.
  • You can keep track of computers by adding, removing, and editing them with their MAC addresses, and you can start them remotely with the click of a button.

Cons

  • Evaluate compatibility with your workflow and preferences.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/logonoff/awake-on-lan/issues
Translate
https://github.com/logonoff/awake-on-lan/tree/main/po

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