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Wake-on-LAN is a PC computer network standard which allows IT network managers to send a packet and power-on dormant machines. It is an Intel Wired for Management System product. It was developed as part of the IBM and Intel Advanced Manageability Alliance.

Wake-On-Lan is triggered by a so-called "MagicPaket" (trademark of Advanced Micro Devices), which is an Ethernet frame with a defined content. The content can be encapsulated in any type of packet (e.g. IP, IPX). These packets can be built and sent with several tools available as freeware.

WOR (Wake-on-Ring) or WOM (Wake-on-Modem)similar technologies to remotely wake up a PC via a modem.





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