The Dude vs Wake on LAN Tool
A side-by-side look at The Dude and Wake on LAN Tool. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
The Dude
Network & Admin
The Dude is a free application that monitors network devices and alerts when issues are detected. It tracks IP addresses, MAC addresses, switch ports, SNMP info, and more to provide network visibility and help troubleshoot problems.
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Wake on LAN Tool
Network & Admin
Wake on LAN Tool is a lightweight software utility that allows you to remotely power on PCs and devices on your local network. It sends specially formatted Wake-on-LAN packets to the MAC address of the target device to wake it up from sleep or hibernation.
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