Used Wake On LAN for Android?


Wake On LAN Analysis

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Wake On LAN is a free Android application designed to remotely power on your PC using the Wake on LAN (WOL) protocol. This utility is particularly beneficial for users who wish to access their systems without being physically present. To utilize this app, compatibility with your motherboard and Ethernet card is required, along with enabling WOL features in both BIOS settings and the operating system. The app also provides a convenient widget for quick access to its functions.

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The setup process necessitates specific hardware, including a WLAN router, a compatible PC or notebook, and an Ethernet crossover cable. Users must ensure that their network configuration allows for UDP broadcast packets, while also obtaining the correct IP address of the target PC. Once connected to the WLAN router, the Android device can send a wake-up command to the selected computer, facilitating remote access as needed.

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Release
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Version
1.4
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Platform
Android
Additional Requirements
Requires Android 4.0 and up
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Start your PC remote via Wake on LAN (WOL).

Start your PC remote via Wake on LAN (WOL).

Your Motherboard / Ethernet-Card need to be compatible with the wake on lan protocol (most are) and you have to enable the features in your BIOS settings and your operating system.

This App MAY work over the Internet but theres no guarantee.

This App contains an App-Widget.

More informations:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_on_lan#Hardware_requirements

Some Instructions:

You need a WLAN-Router, PC/Notebook, an ethernet crossover cable and an Android Device (of course).

* Connect your PC and your router with the crossover cable.

* Your router must allow UDP Broadcast packages to be send.

* Enable WOL in BIOS and your Operating System.

* The get the IP-Address (and in some cases the port for WOL) of your PC.

* Connect your Android Device with your WLAN-Router and enter the IP-Address (and the port if needed).

* Click on the Hostname of the PC you want to wake up.

****MOST PC'S WON'T WORK IF THEY ARE NOT IN STANDBY OR SIMILAR STATE****


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