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The Role of Wake on LAN Software and How It Works

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Wake on LAN capabilities enable you to turn on computers remotely all across the world, without any onsite assistance. Whether you are offering technical support to customers or managing a company IT system, the freedom this feature affords ensures a smoother service for your business. Implementing critical updates can take some time and has the potential to disrupt regular work patterns severely. However, a WoL tool allows you to log into machines at your convenience to avoid disrupting employee workflows and run important updates during low activity periods. Should any problems occur within the system, Wake-on-LAN can be used to turn on a PC remotely in order to address the issue without any delay.

Wake on LAN is a protocol made possible by the sending of so-called magic packets from a client to a remote device. These packets are able to locate the specific computer you intend to wake using its network card’s MAC address (a media access control address). The only requirement for operating Wake-on-LAN over the internet is that the remote device is connected to a power source and is connected to the internet via a network cable. This way, most modern PCs are able to keep their Ethernet card on an alert for arriving packets while in a low power state, or even powered off. A large majority of PCs support Wake-on-LAN, even if it is not necessarily advertised.

Powerful Remoting with the Wake on LAN Tool for Windows 10

TeamViewer WOL remote desktop for laptop mobile tablet

TeamViewer’s ability to power on a device located anywhere is a particularly useful feature for IT admins, remote workers, and technical support staff alike. When paired with remote desktop functionality, WoL is made even more powerful, allowing not only unlimited access to unattended devices but full immersive control of them too. This all-in-one service ensures companies can offer the highest level of technical support with the least disruption to business operations. This powerful combination allows IT experts to control a remote device with the touch of a button, or even from a smartphone app.

Wake on LAN is a cross-compatible protocol that can be used with TeamViewer on Windows, Windows 10, macOS and Linux devices. This versatility ensures that any technical support offered using WoL is consistent across machines; no matter your customers’ or clients’ preferred operating systems, you can move seamlessly between them. The initial set up process may vary slightly depending on the operating system you use, but each requires only a few simple steps to get started. In addition, TeamViewer lets you wake a computer remotely from your smartphone or tablet, so that even when on the go and following a busy schedule, nothing can stop you from being connected.

Advantages of WoL for Modern Businesses

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The Wake-on-LAN tool offers companies great flexibility and peace of mind: whenever a remote computer unexpectedly enters sleep mode, you can have absolute confidence that you will still be able to connect to it. This means that projects run on time and there are fewer unforeseen obstacles. Furthermore, the Wake-on-LAN utility enables you to make significant cost savings. With the ability to quickly power machines on and off, you can drastically reduce electricity usage by ensuring computers are completely shut down when not in use.

The WoL settings for all of the devices on a network can be centrally managed with TeamViewer, so the process is simple to carry out. Wake-on-LAN also ensures that fewer people are required to fulfil tasks: computers can be completely unattended before you connect, meaning no member of staff needs to be onsite to interact with the device for you.

How it works

The Role of Wake on LAN Software and How It Works

young girl using TeamViewer WOL to turn on a laptop remotely

Wake on LAN capabilities enable you to turn on computers remotely all across the world, without any onsite assistance. Whether you are offering technical support to customers or managing a company IT system, the freedom this feature affords ensures a smoother service for your business. Implementing critical updates can take some time and has the potential to disrupt regular work patterns severely. However, a WoL tool allows you to log into machines at your convenience to avoid disrupting employee workflows and run important updates during low activity periods. Should any problems occur within the system, Wake-on-LAN can be used to turn on a PC remotely in order to address the issue without any delay.

Wake on LAN is a protocol made possible by the sending of so-called magic packets from a client to a remote device. These packets are able to locate the specific computer you intend to wake using its network card’s MAC address (a media access control address). The only requirement for operating Wake-on-LAN over the internet is that the remote device is connected to a power source and is connected to the internet via a network cable. This way, most modern PCs are able to keep their Ethernet card on an alert for arriving packets while in a low power state, or even powered off. A large majority of PCs support Wake-on-LAN, even if it is not necessarily advertised.

Powerful Remoting

Powerful Remoting with the Wake on LAN Tool for Windows 10

TeamViewer WOL remote desktop for laptop mobile tablet

TeamViewer’s ability to power on a device located anywhere is a particularly useful feature for IT admins, remote workers, and technical support staff alike. When paired with remote desktop functionality, WoL is made even more powerful, allowing not only unlimited access to unattended devices but full immersive control of them too. This all-in-one service ensures companies can offer the highest level of technical support with the least disruption to business operations. This powerful combination allows IT experts to control a remote device with the touch of a button, or even from a smartphone app.

Wake on LAN is a cross-compatible protocol that can be used with TeamViewer on Windows, Windows 10, macOS and Linux devices. This versatility ensures that any technical support offered using WoL is consistent across machines; no matter your customers’ or clients’ preferred operating systems, you can move seamlessly between them. The initial set up process may vary slightly depending on the operating system you use, but each requires only a few simple steps to get started. In addition, TeamViewer lets you wake a computer remotely from your smartphone or tablet, so that even when on the go and following a busy schedule, nothing can stop you from being connected.

Advantages

Advantages of WoL for Modern Businesses

team cheers on successfully turning on computer remotely by TeamViewer Wake on Lan

The Wake-on-LAN tool offers companies great flexibility and peace of mind: whenever a remote computer unexpectedly enters sleep mode, you can have absolute confidence that you will still be able to connect to it. This means that projects run on time and there are fewer unforeseen obstacles. Furthermore, the Wake-on-LAN utility enables you to make significant cost savings. With the ability to quickly power machines on and off, you can drastically reduce electricity usage by ensuring computers are completely shut down when not in use.

The WoL settings for all of the devices on a network can be centrally managed with TeamViewer, so the process is simple to carry out. Wake-on-LAN also ensures that fewer people are required to fulfil tasks: computers can be completely unattended before you connect, meaning no member of staff needs to be onsite to interact with the device for you.

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Key Benefits of Using Wake-on-LAN Software

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Reduce costs

Reduce the transport and personnel costs that come with having staff onsite to oversee machines and certify they are powered on and running. Moreover, reduce energy costs by ensuring only devices being used are switched on.

Streamline work

Whether you are looking to transfer files from your office computer while at home or need to run a critical update on a remote machine, using Wake-on-LAN is the ideal solution.

Privacy

TeamViewer offers advanced security features such as a black screen option for the remote PC so no one can see what you are doing, and a sticky notes feature to inform the remote PC-user of the changes you have made.

How does Wake-on-LAN work?

TeamViewer’s Wake-on-LAN feature enables you to turn on a computer that is turned off or in sleep mode. This can be done via another computer within the same network or via its public address. The first method simply requires you to configure the hardware of the target computer and configure TeamViewer on it in order wake it up from another device connected on the network. For the second method, you’re required to configure the hardware of the target computer, then configure the router for port forwarding and configure TeamViewer in order to use Wake-on-LAN. It’s also possible to do via your tablet or smartphone

What port does Wake-on-LAN use?

Wake-on-LAN uses a UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port. Many utilities use ports 7 or 9, but you can use any port you like for WoL. The UDP port needs to be forwarded to all IP addresses behind your router—it’s not possible to forward it to a specific IP address. For the action to work, i.e. for the computer to wake up, the Wake-on-LAN packet must be forwarded to every device running behind your router. A device will only wake up if the information in the WoL packet matches it.

What are the advantages of Wake-on-LAN?

With the Wake-on-LAN feature from TeamViewer, you can remotely access and control devices no matter whether they’re switched on or off. This not only provides great flexibility in terms of 24/7 access to devices and resources, it can also improve energy efficiency since devices can be turned off when not in use. In this way, TeamViewer supports remote working and IT support in a comprehensive fashion.

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