FugueUp! WOL Magic Packet Utility

FugueUp! WOL Magic Packet Utility is an easy to use tool that allows users to wake up remote computers by using Wake-On-LAN messages. The program is designed to facilitate this task be storing information about the remote systems.

Network administrators often use Wake-On-LAN messages to start up computers from large buildings in order to save time. By waking up the PC they can access the stored resources or use other tools to control it without having to have physical access.

This technology enables you to send “Magic Packets” to the network adapter which starts the computer. However the adapter WON capability needs to be enabled before sending the data packet.

In order to use this program you only need to enter the MAC address and specify the computer name in the main window. By providing a name you can easily select the computer from the dropdown list when you need to repeat the action.

The application is designed to run in the background which enables you to select the workstation name from the tray icon context menu for quick access.

If you have never used this technology, the installation includes a brief documentation that explains all the required steps including how to enable the WON on your PC. Since beginners can have trouble in finding the MAC address, detailed instructions are available for Windows and Linux systems.

Overall, this tool can be useful when you need to wake multiple computers on a daily basis. Since it can save the MAC addresses you can save a lot of time and focus on other tasks.