Description

WakeOnLan (sometimes referred to as WOL) is a network administration application that allows users to remotely wake up a sleeping computer from another location by sending a "magic packet" over the network. This application is often used in business environments to allow remote management of computers without the need for local access. It can also be used to power up home computers for remote access or to allow users to access a shared file or document from another location. The "magic packet" contains the unique MAC address of the computer that is to be powered up, and is sent over the network using a specific protocol. Once the packet is received, the computer is powered up, allowing for remote access or the execution of any tasks. The WakeOnLan application can be used with most modern operating systems and requires only a few lines of code to use.

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