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Appendix Using Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN feature operates according to a published specification. In simple terms, the specification allows designers to build network adapters or interfaces that are capable of "listening to" network activity even when the computer is turned off. WOL adapters or interfaces have a special low power standby mode that is active when the rest of the computer is without power. The network interface or adapter will respond to a special "wake-up" packet sent by another computer or network device. Typically this wake-up packet causes the network interface or adapter to signal the computer to power up and run a pre-defined program. Question and Answer Q: What is Wake-On-LAN ? A: The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on systems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during off-peak hours will be feasible. Q: What can Wake-On-LAN do for you ? A: Wake-On-LAN is a remote management tool with advantages that can reduce sys- tem management workload, provide flexibility to the system administrator's job, and then of course save you time-consuming efforts and costs. Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to be enable? A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires an Ethernet LAN adapter card or interface that can activate the Wake-On-LAN function, a client with WakeOn-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger the wake-up frame. Appendix i. Network Interface ASUS P2B-D2 User's Manual 133

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ASUS P2B-D2 User’s Manual
Appendix
133
Using Wake-On-LAN
The Wake-On-LAN feature operates according to a published specification. In simple
terms, the specification allows designers to build network adapters or interfaces that
are capable of “listening to” network activity even when the computer is turned off.
WOL adapters or interfaces have a special low power standby mode that is active when
the rest of the computer is without power. The network interface or adapter will re-
spond to a special “wake-up” packet sent by another computer or network device.
Typically this wake-up packet causes the network interface or adapter to signal the
computer to power up and run a pre-defined program.
Question and Answer
Q:
What is Wake-On-LAN ?
A:
The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on systems
supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this feature,
remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during off-peak hours will
be feasible.
Q:
What can Wake-On-LAN do for you ?
A:
Wake-On-LAN is a remote management tool with advantages that can reduce sys-
tem management workload, provide flexibility to the system administrator’s job,
and then of course save you time-consuming efforts and costs.
Q:
What components does Wake-On-LAN require to be enable?
A:
To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires an Ethernet LAN adapter
card or interface that can activate the Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-
On-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger
the wake-up frame.
Appendix
i. Network Interface