The summary of ‘This is how I can remotely power on my computer [Wake on LAN]’

The video provides a comprehensive guide on leveraging Wake-on-LAN (WoL) technology to remotely power on a desktop computer within a LAN network and even beyond. The speaker details the process of sending a magic packet containing the target computer's MAC address and highlights the significance of tools like Wireshark for monitoring network traffic. Instructions on configuring both BIOS and Windows settings for WoL enablement are given, alongside a discussion on different power states. Considerations for network security, VPN usage, and device compatibility are emphasized, with a reminder to utilize Wireshark for network troubleshooting.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how to use Wake-on-LAN to remotely power on a desktop computer connected to a LAN. They describe sending a magic packet, a specially designed network frame, that contains the target computer’s MAC address. The speaker demonstrates using a wireless router’s interface to send the magic packet or mentions alternatives like Wake-on-LAN software. They then mention possibly using Wireshark, a packet analyzer, to verify if the target computer receives the magic packet.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates the process of sending a magic packet to wake up a computer remotely using Wake-on-LAN technology. They show how to capture packets using Wireshark, enable Wake-on-LAN in both the computer’s BIOS settings and Windows 10, and successfully power on the computer remotely from various power states like sleep, hibernate, and shutdown. Additionally, the speaker notes that in Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, the default shutdown behavior might limit Wake-on-LAN support to sleep and hibernate states, but in their case, it worked from all states. They also mention the possibility of firmware and hardware supporting network interface cards for wake from certain shutdown states.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how to remotely wake up a computer using Wake-on-LAN (WoL) even when outside the local network. They suggest using a device on the local network, like a router, to send the WoL packet. The speaker recommends accessing the router using a VPN connection for security rather than exposing it to the public. They highlight that the target computer must support WoL and clarify the difference between Ethernet and wireless WoL. Additionally, they emphasize using a packet analyzer like Wireshark for troubleshooting network issues. The segment concludes with a call to action to like, share, and subscribe to the channel.