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Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server vs WOL Magic Packet Sender

A side-by-side look at Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server and WOL Magic Packet Sender. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server

Wake-On-LAN Proxy Server

Network & Admin

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.

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WOL Magic Packet Sender

WOL Magic Packet Sender

Network & Admin

WOL Magic Packet Sender is a free, open source software utility for sending Wake-on-LAN magic packets to remotely wake up computers on a local network. It has a simple interface to enter the target computer's MAC address and send the wake-up packet.

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