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What port does WOL use?

by Rhyley Bryan

What port does WOL use?

UDP port 9
Wake-on-LAN uses UDP port 9 by default, to send WOL messages. This port is available for use on most Windows computers.

What is the best WOL?

Here’s the Best Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Software & Tools of 2021:

  • Solarwinds WOL Utility.
  • ManageEngine OpUtils.
  • Depicus WOL GUI.
  • NirSoft WakeMeOnLan.
  • Aquilatech WOL.
  • MatCode MC-WOL.
  • WakeUp 1.01.
  • Hm Software NL Wake-On-Lan.

Is WOL a TCP or UDP?

Most WOL services will use either UDP port 7 or 9. 192.168. 1.254 is just an IP address in your LAN’s subnet; it can be any IP, as long as it is not assigned to any device on your network.

Does WOL need port forwarding?

The Wake-on-LAN packet must be forwarded to every device running behind your router, and a device will only wake up if the information in the WoL packet matches it. To do this, you’ll need to forward the port to the “broadcast address,” which will broadcast the packet to all computers on a network.

How do I find my WOL port?

  1. Open the Device Manager, click Network adapters, right-click the Network Adapter to be WOL enabled, and click Properties.
  2. Click the Link Speed tab then verify installation of Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and verify it is the latest version.

How do I know if WOL is enabled?

Expand “Network Adapters” and right-click your network adapter (typically Intel) and select Properties. Click the “Power” or “Power Management” tab and make sure WOL is enabled.

How do I trigger Wake-on-LAN?

Enable Wake-on-LAN in the BIOS To do so, reboot your computer and press a key at the boot screen—usually Delete, F2, or some other function key (it’ll usually say on screen). Once you enter the BIOS menu, you’ll need to poke around for the Wake-on-LAN option.

Is Wake-on-LAN useful?

The protocol also allows for a supplementary Wake-on-Wireless-LAN ability as well. This is useful if you plan to access your computer remotely for any reason: it allows you to retain access to your files and programs, while keeping the PC in a low-power state to save electricity (and of course, money).

What port is RDP on?

port 3389
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a Microsoft proprietary protocol that enables remote connections to other computers, typically over TCP port 3389. It provides network access for a remote user over an encrypted channel.

Does SSH Wake-on-LAN?

It will wake up automatically upon incoming ssh connection, no Wake-on-LAN required.

How do I enable port 9?

In control panel select “Windows Firewall” and from there select “Advanced Settings” on the left. Click “Inbound Rules” then select “New Rule”. This will open the New Rule wizard. Next select to create a new Port rule, then apply the rule to UDP, and specify port 9.

How do I configure WOL?

  1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
  4. Expand the Network Adapters section.
  5. Right-click on your adapter and select Properties.
  6. Click the Advanced tab.
  7. Select Wake-on-LAN Options and click Properties. Set the following: Enable PME: set to Enabled.

Does it matter what UDP port a WOL signal is?

Isn’t it just looking for a WOL packet at layer 2 or ethernet? @Spiff is correct that it doesn’t matter as far as the Wake-on-LAN functionality of the intended recipient goes.

What’s the difference between UDP port 7 and 9?

However, UDP is recommended because it can be generated without raw sockets which come with security restrictions, and port 9 is recommended because it maps to the old well-known discard protocol whereas port 7 maps to the echo protocol.

Which is the port number for Wake Up on LAN?

Here, 9 is the default, but you can use any port number so long as your client wake-up application can talk to a port other than 9. Most WOL services will use either UDP port 7 or 9. 192.168.1.254 is just an IP address in your LAN’s subnet; it can be any IP, as long as it is not assigned to any device on your network.

What kind of IP address do I need for WoL?

The WOL computer should have a static IP address, one manually assigned or through static DHCP. In the example below, we assume your router LAN is 192.168.1.x (the default) and the static IP WOL computer is 192.168.1.254. Ideally, a second PC to test the WOL abilities of the first one.