Appendix; Using Wake On Lan; Question And Answer - Asus PCI-L101 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 that are capable of
"listening to" network activity even when the computer is turned off. WOL adapters
have a special low power standby mode that is active when the rest of the computer is
without power. The adapter will respond to a special "wake-up" packet sent by another
computer or network device. Typically this wake-up packet causes the 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 Ethernet LAN adapter
card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-On-LAN capa-
bility, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame.
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