What is Pocket_WOL?

Pocket_WOL

Pocket_WOL is a handy tool that lets you wake up computers from anywhere. This cool feature uses the Wake On LAN protocol, which sends a special network packet to turn on machines without you having to be right there. It's super useful for network administrators because it helps save power by only turning on computers when they’re needed.

What Can Pocket_WOL Do?

With Pocket_WOL, you can create and send these "magic packets" to any remote or networked computer. It even lets you know when a packet is received on a specific port!

Supported Devices

The best part? Most network adapters support the Wake On LAN feature! So, whether it's your computer, server, or other devices, you should be able to turn them on easily.

Easy Setup

To get started, all you have to do is enter some info: hostname, subnet mask, MAC address, port number and choose the right protocol. Easy peasy!

Create Multiple Profiles

You can also set up multiple profiles with Pocket_WOL. This makes it way easier to send packets to the same computers again later without having to enter everything all over again.

Monitor WOL Packets

Besides just waking up computers, Pocket_WOL can listen for WOL packets on a user-defined port. When it gets one, it shows a message box! This feature is great for keeping an eye on things. However, it would be even better if it could save this info into a log file too.

A Few Limitations

While Pocket_WOL is perfect for users looking for an easy way to power up remote machines, it does miss out on some advanced features. For instance, it can't automatically send multiple packets if you're in a busy network environment—which could really help out!

No Network Scanning

Another thing is that Pocket_WOL can't scan your network for available hosts. This would have been super helpful for beginners who might not know how to find what they need.

The Bottom Line

Overall, Pocket_WOL is a solid application that helps wake up remote or networked computers by sending WOL packets. It has a clean interface and is mostly easy to use! If you're interested in giving this utility a try, check it out here!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!