Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server vs AquilaWOL

Struggling to choose between Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server and AquilaWOL? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server is a Network & Admin solution with tags like wakeonlan, proxy, server, remote-access.

It boasts features such as Receive Wake-On-LAN packets from the internet and forward them to devices on the local network, Supports multiple client connections and device types, Configurable settings for network interface, port, and password, Logging and monitoring capabilities, Lightweight and easy to deploy and pros including Allows remote access to wake up devices on the local network, Provides a secure and reliable way to manage Wake-On-LAN functionality, Easy to set up and configure, Supports multiple client connections and device types.

On the other hand, AquilaWOL is a Network & Admin product tagged with wakeonlan, remote-wake, network-management.

Its standout features include Wake up multiple computers simultaneously, Schedule wake up times, Wake on LAN monitoring, Remote shutdown, Wake on LAN reporting, Broadcast wake up, Magic Packet transmission, IPv4 and IPv6 support, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Easy to use interface, Lightweight and fast, Cross-platform, Secure encrypted connections, Flexible scheduling options, Supports waking many computers, Good for managing lots of systems.

Feature	Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server	AquilaWOL
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server

Description: A Wake-On-LAN proxy server allows you to wake up computers on your local network from outside that network by sending special Wake-On-LAN packets. It acts as an intermediary to receive the packets from the internet and forward them to devices on the LAN.

AquilaWOL

Description: AquilaWOL is an open-source wake-on-LAN software for Windows. It allows you to remotely wake up computers on your network so you can access or manage them.

Key Features Comparison

Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server Features

• Receive Wake-On-LAN packets from the internet and forward them to devices on the local network
• Supports multiple client connections and device types
• Configurable settings for network interface, port, and password
• Logging and monitoring capabilities
• Lightweight and easy to deploy

AquilaWOL Features

• Wake up multiple computers simultaneously
• Schedule wake up times
• Wake on LAN monitoring
• Remote shutdown
• Wake on LAN reporting
• Broadcast wake up
• Magic Packet transmission
• IPv4 and IPv6 support

Pros & Cons Analysis

Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server

Pros

• Allows remote access to wake up devices on the local network
• Provides a secure and reliable way to manage Wake-On-LAN functionality
• Easy to set up and configure
• Supports multiple client connections and device types

Cons

• Requires a dedicated server or device to run the proxy server
• May have limited scalability for large networks
• Potential security risks if not properly configured and secured

AquilaWOL

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to use interface
• Lightweight and fast
• Cross-platform
• Secure encrypted connections
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supports waking many computers
• Good for managing lots of systems

Cons

• Limited to wake on LAN functions
• No mobile app
• Setup can be tricky for beginners
• Requires computers to support wake on LAN
• May need router configuration for WOL over internet
• No automated updates

Pricing Comparison

Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server

• Free
• Open Source

AquilaWOL

• Open Source