wakeonlan ☆
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Description:
Sends magic packets to wake up network-devices
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: wake-on-lan wol networking cli system-admin
Install: brew install wakeonlan
About:
Wakeonlan is a command-line utility that generates and sends UDP packets to wake up remote machines that support Wake-on-LAN (WOL). It allows administrators to power on devices over the network by broadcasting a 'magic packet' to the target's MAC address. This is essential for managing power-efficient networks and accessing machines without physical presence.
Key Features:
  • Sends Wake-on-LAN magic packets via UDP
  • Supports broadcast and unicast transmission
  • Simple command-line interface
  • Configurable IP address and port options
Use Cases:
  • Waking up a home media server or NAS from sleep mode
  • Remotely powering on office workstations for maintenance
  • Automating server startup in a lab environment
Alternatives:
  • etherwake – A lightweight alternative often found on Linux systems, typically requiring root privileges.
  • wol (netwake) – Another popular implementation with similar functionality, sometimes included in different package repositories.
Version History
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Oct 10, 2024 6:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a83cf88
Sep 10, 2024 10:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5f1b4754
Sep 18, 2023 10:39pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3cfb4161
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