Using Wake-On-Lan; Question And Answer - Asus P2B-D2 User Manual

Using Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN feature operates according to a published specification. In simple
terms, the specification allows designers to build network adapters or interfaces that
are capable of "listening to" network activity even when the computer is turned off.
WOL adapters or interfaces have a special low power standby mode that is active when
the rest of the computer is without power. The network interface or adapter will re-
spond to a special "wake-up" packet sent by another computer or network device.
Typically this wake-up packet causes the network interface or adapter to signal the
computer to power up and run a pre-defined program.

Question and Answer

Q: What is Wake-On-LAN ?
A: The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on systems
supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this feature,
remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during off-peak hours will
be feasible.
Q: What can Wake-On-LAN do for you ?
A: Wake-On-LAN is a remote management tool with advantages that can reduce sys-
tem management workload, provide flexibility to the system administrator's job,
and then of course save you time-consuming efforts and costs.
Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to be enable?
A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires an Ethernet LAN adapter
card or interface that can activate the Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-
On-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger
the wake-up frame.
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