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WakeMeOnLanminiWOL
Free

Freeware from NirSoft, with optional donations.

 Free

Free to download.

Windows, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Scans the network and saves a reusable list of machines and MAC addresses
  • Wakes several computers at once with one click
  • Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Native Apple Silicon build
  • Windows only
  • Broadcast to 255.255.255.255 does not work on some Windows 10 and 8 systems
  • Only sends wake packets; it does not shut devices down
  • Target devices must have Wake on LAN enabled
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Freeware License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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