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  1. What is a "Magic Packet" for waking a computer? - Super User

    Apr 18, 2016 · Wake on Magic Packet Wake on Pattern Match After a bit of research, I found this Microsoft Technet article which defines the feature as follows: Defines if a network adapter is …

  2. Executing Wake-On-LAN from vanilla Windows cmd? - Super User

    Feb 12, 2023 · 7 Is there a way to trigger a Wake-on-LAN on an enabled computer that's on the same local network, using the Windows command line without any extra tools?

  3. windows - What does `Wake on Pattern Match` option mean in …

    Mar 3, 2013 · 25 “Wake On LAN” makes the system wake on the “magic packet.” The “Wake on pattern match” option instead checks for packets that matches the operating-system-specified patterns; for …

  4. What packets other than the "magic packet" can wake up the PC?

    Feb 3, 2017 · 1 When you don't enable "Only allow magic packet to wake the computer" then ANY network packets addressed to that network interface can/will wake the system.

  5. Is Wake on Magic Packet a security risk? - Super User

    Oct 21, 2020 · Personally I disable "Wake on Pattern Match" but keep "Wake on Magic Packet" enabled – it's least likely to be triggered by accident. (In addition, due to IPv4 NAT, it is difficult to send a WoL …

  6. How to send a magic packet from OS X in order to wake a PC on the …

    Apr 11, 2012 · $ brew install wakeonlan (It's a Perl script for waking up computers via Wake-On-LAN magic packets.) When installed, you can send a "magic packet" from your Terminal to any device …

  7. Does Wake-on-LAN via WAN needs port forwarding? - Super User

    Mar 13, 2015 · If the magic packet is coming from the internet (WAN) then any firewall must be set up to allow entry of the Wake-on-LAN signal to a specified port, which can be forwarded to the computer to …

  8. windows - Is Wake On LAN over WiFi possible? - Super User

    Feb 20, 2022 · Both PC and laptop are on Windows 10. I've enabled Wake On LAN in my laptop's BIOS. In my laptop's WiFi adapter settings, I've enabled these settings: Wake on Magic Packet Allow this …

  9. wake on lan - My PC won't turn on if I send the magic packet through ...

    Nov 13, 2023 · I have configured my router to port forward my PC on port 9 in order to receive the magic packet for WoL. If my phone is connected to my home wifi the will turn on (no matter in what power …

  10. Is there a way to troubleshoot Wake on LAN on Windows 10?

    Sep 21, 2020 · If your are able to wake up your other computers using WOL broadcasts, then it is unlikely that you have an issue with broadcasting the magic packets. The only way to know for sure …