megawake

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

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

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

User Interface

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Networking Software, Python Wireless Software, Python IoT Software

Registered

2022-12-10

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