Wake-On-LAN Listener

Wake-On-LAN Listener is a software solution which was developed specifically to aid people in monitoring the receiving of magic packets with a minimal amount of effort.

Since this product is portable, you are not required to go through the installation process. As a result, the Windows registry is not going to be affected in any way, without your prior knowledge and approval.

By moving the program files to USB thumb drive, you make it possible to run this program on any computer you come across, by simply double-clicking the executable.

The interface you come across can only be described as plain and simple, as it only comprises a few buttons, a drop-down menu and a pane in which to display information. Although no Help contents are included, it becomes pretty clear that both beginners and versed individuals can easily use Wake-On-LAN Listener, without facing any difficulties.

First and foremost, you should know that in order to run this tool properly, you are required to do so using administrator rights.

It is going to detect all the network adapters on your computer, and enables you to choose the one that interests you from a drop-down menu, so that you can easily view relevant information.

The IP and MAC address are always going to be displayed in the main window, while you can also view date and time at which a magic packet was received, as well as the source and destination address and port.

Last but not least, you should know that with just a click of the button, it is possible to adjust the Windows firewall as well as clear the information from the main window.

In conclusion, Wake-On-LAN Listener is a pretty efficient piece of software for those interested in viewing details about received magic packets. The interface is minimal and intuitive, the response time is good and the computer’s performance is not going to be hampered. Our tests did not reveal any kind of errors or hangs.