What is miniWOL?

miniWOL

miniWOL is a handy tool that lets you wake up your computer from a distance using a special signal called a magic packet. It’s part of the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) protocol, which is just a fancy way to say you can turn on your device remotely. Pretty cool, right?

What is Wake-on-LAN?

Wake-on-LAN is basically like sending an invitation to your computer to wake up when it’s sleeping. To get started with this feature, it's super easy! Just head over to the Device Manager on your computer, find the right network device, and go into its Properties. From there, look for the Advanced tab and enable 'Wake on Magic Packet'. It's as simple as that!

Why Choose miniWOL?

If you want an even simpler way to send that magic packet, miniWOL is here for you! This lightweight software makes it easy-peasy to wake up any device with just a few clicks.

User-Friendly Interface

The installation process for miniWOL is quick and straightforward. Once it’s set up, it pops right into your taskbar. You can access all settings by right-clicking its icon on the taskbar – how convenient!

Adding Devices Made Easy

The app's interface looks great on modern Windows versions and has everything you need in one window. You can add or remove devices effortlessly! Just click the button, enter an Alias name, fill in the Device Address and MAC address info along with the WoL Port.

Straightforward Features

While miniWOL might not have tons of flashy features, that’s actually its charm – it's designed to be super user-friendly! You can quickly test if a server responds correctly or find out what MAC address you need. Plus, you can set miniWOL to launch automatically when your system starts.

Simplifying Your Experience

This utility saves all your settings automatically. Once you've added and set up a device correctly, sending out that magic packet is just a click away from your taskbar. No fuss involved!

Your Go-To App for WoL

If you're looking for an easy tool to wake up devices using Wake-on-LAN protocol, then look no further than miniWOL. This app will definitely make life easier when it comes to managing your devices.

How Download Works

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