A Free and Open-Source program to send Wake on Lan (WoL) packets

What is Wake on Lan (WoL)?
Wake on Lan (WoL) is a feature that allows you to remotely turn on supported devices (such as Smart TVs, and computers) when connected to the same local network.

What is a Wake on Lan (WoL) packet?
It is a packet used to request a WoL order to remotely turn on a WoL supported device.

More details available in: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake-on-LAN

For this program to work you have to:
1-Connect to the same network as the device you want to wake.
2-Enable Wake on Lan (WoL) feature on the device you want to wake.
3-Make sure the device is turned off or in sleep state.

System requirements for WoL:
1-Smart TV must be manufactured in 2012 or newer.
2-Windows PC must be Windows 95 or newer.
3-Wake on Lan supported BIOS (Firmware)

Features

  • Supports running in Command Line (CLI) mode (which means it can be integrated on Scripts!)
  • Written in pure Python 3.x
  • Free and Open-Source
  • Reliable
  • Supports choosing network interface for sending Wake on Lan (WoL) packets from
  • Lightweight on computer resources and easy to use
  • Supports saving MAC Addresses and devices to wake them later without having to memorize their MAC Addresses

Project Samples

Main UI CLI mode CLI mode CLI mode

Project Activity

See All Activity >

Categories

Networking, Wireless, IoT

License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

Follow megawake

megawake Web Site

Other Useful Business Software
AI-generated apps that pass security review Icon
AI-generated apps that pass security review

Stop waiting on engineering. Build production-ready internal tools with AI—on your company data, in your cloud.

Retool lets you generate dashboards, admin panels, and workflows directly on your data. Type something like “Build me a revenue dashboard on my Stripe data” and get a working app with security, permissions, and compliance built in from day one. Whether on our cloud or self-hosted, create the internal software your team needs without compromising enterprise standards or control.
Try Retool free
Rate This Project
Login To Rate This Project

User Reviews

Be the first to post a review of megawake!

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Developers, End Users/Desktop, Non-Profit Organizations, System Administrators

User Interface

Tk

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Networking Software, Python Wireless Software, Python IoT Software

Registered

2022-12-10
Report inappropriate content