Wake On Lan Command Line is a Windows CLI program oriented toward IT professionals and system administrators. It allows you to turn on distant machines without being physically present in front of them by sending special data packets over the network.

How it works

After downloading the software users are instructed to run it in a command line console like PowerShell. The next step is to manually specify various attributes of the target device such as:

MAC address;
IP;
Subnet mask;
Port number.

The utility uses so called magic packets, which is a specialized network message format required to trigger compatible hardware. This method works with a wide range of popular platforms and operating systems.

Potential applications

Office network administrators can quickly wake up all necessary workstations before employees arrive. Moreover, the program might help tech support teams initiate, update and troubleshoot devices remotely, minimizing physical interventions. There are tools for powering on additional servers as well to ensure that the required resources are ready when needed.

Features

free to download and use;
designed to simplify certain network management tasks;
you can remotely power on any PC in the local environment;
sends special data packets to wake up devices;
works through a command line interface, facilitating easy automation and scheduling;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.