Wake-on-LAN Packet Sniffer

Wake-on-LAN Packet Sniffer deals with WoL commands. It checks whether this function is active and can be used on a network with certain machines. WoL is especially useful for individuals who'd like to remotely start a machine. The reason for this need can be because the PC is out of reach, or simply because there are too many machines to open them manually. This tool connects to your network and tries to detect if there are any packets sent with the very purpose of starting any machine up.

This whole system requires a Wake-on-LAN-compatible motherboard, with the function enabled, another device for sending the packets, and a network on which all of these devices should reside. The idea is simple. You send packets from one device, a laptop or phone, to a certain IP address. Your IP-tied machine receives it, and upon successful reception starts up.

If you have everything sorted out, yet the machines don't seem to start up, you can use this Wake-on-LAN Packet Sniffer to check if there are any packets sent in the first place. This might help you figure out if there are any real issues with the network or if the problem lies elsewhere.