Free Wake on LAN tool for Windows administrators

Wake sleeping machines remotely — no physical access needed. Agentless, bulk-capable, and 100% free. Power on PCs across your network for after-hours patching, scheduled backups, and remote admin access.

WoL magic packetBulk wake supportedFully agentless

Built for IT admins who value speed and simplicity

Every feature is purpose-built for real Windows administration work — designed to save time, reduce disruption, and keep your fleet under control.

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Endpoint limit

Power on remote PCs from anywhere on the network

Wake sleeping or powered-off machines using standard Wake on LAN magic packets. Power on a single PC for an after-hours support call, or wake an entire department before scheduled patching — without leaving your desk or driving to the building. Unlimited endpoints, zero licensing fees.

WoL packetBulk wakeEnergy savings

Standard WoL protocol

Sends industry-standard Wake on LAN magic packets — works with any WoL-enabled NIC and BIOS. No proprietary tech, no vendor lock-in, and nothing exotic for your network team to whitelist.

Standard WoLAny NIC

Bulk wake operations

Wake a single PC or hundreds simultaneously. Power on an entire lab, department, or OU before scheduled jobs — no manual cycling of switches, no per-machine clicks.

Multi-PCParallel

MAC address discovery

Auto-fetches MAC addresses from Active Directory and previous scans — you don't need to manually maintain a MAC list. Just point at computers and wake them.

Auto MACAD-aware

Scheduled wake-ups

Schedule wake operations for specific times — common pattern: wake at 2 AM, patch via Endpoint Central, shut down at 6 AM. Full energy/admin cycle automation.

ScheduledCycle automation

Unified admin console

Pair Wake on LAN with Shutdown/Restart for a complete power-cycle workflow, and with Remote Desktop for post-wake access. All 15 tools live in the same sidebar — one download, one console.

14 other toolsSingle download

Get going in under 60 seconds

From download to first result in five simple steps. No complex configuration, no firewall rules, no additional licensing.

  1. 1

    Install Free Windows Admin Tools

    Install the bundle on your admin workstation. No agent push to target PCs and no license key needed.

    Requirement: Target PCs need WoL enabled in BIOS and the NIC's power management settings — a once-per-machine config.
  2. 2

    Open the Wake on LAN tool from the sidebar

    Click Wake on LAN in the sidebar of the unified console. The tool loads instantly alongside the other 14 utilities — no extra installer.

    Tip: Enable WoL on every new PC during initial provisioning — saves chasing it later.
  3. 3

    Select the computers you want to wake

    Choose from the auto-discovered domain machines. The tool already has their MAC addresses cached from Active Directory and prior scans — no manual entry required.

    Bulk wake: Select your entire 'Finance' OU before scheduled overnight reports run.
  4. 4

    Schedule the wake or send immediately

    Wake right now, or schedule for a specific time — common for pre-patching, pre-backup, or pre-admin windows. Recurring schedules cover nightly maintenance cycles.

    Best practice: Schedule wake → patch → shut down to complete the off-hours automation cycle without user disruption.
  5. 5

    Magic packets fly — PCs wake on cue

    WoL packets dispatch in parallel across the network. Verify each machine came up by pinging or by running another tool from the same console after a minute.

    Going further: For full Wake-Patch-Sleep automation across the fleet, upgrade to Endpoint Central (free for 25 endpoints).

Built for real IT admin scenarios

After-hours patching

Wake your fleet at 2 AM, push patches via your management tool, shut down by 6 AM. Maximum compliance, minimum user disruption.

Scheduled backups

Wake workstations before backup windows so they're available to the backup agent — critical for endpoint backup coverage and audit reporting.

Remote support after hours

Help desk gets an urgent ticket from a remote worker whose VPN PC is off? Wake it remotely instead of asking the user to drive in.

Need fleet-wide control? Meet Endpoint Central

When your needs scale beyond single-tool utilities, Endpoint Central delivers complete UEM — automated patching, software deployment, asset management, remote control, and endpoint security from one console. Free for up to 25 endpoints.

  • Automated patching
  • Software deployment
  • Asset & license management
  • Remote control & troubleshooting
  • Configuration baselines
  • Endpoint security
Endpoint Central
Unified Endpoint Management
25Free endpoints
50+Built-in features
4 OSWin / Mac / Linux / Mobile
Free · 25 endpoints

Frequently asked questions

Yes. 100% free with no endpoint limits, trial period, or hidden costs. Part of the Free Windows Admin Tools bundle from ManageEngine, trusted by 250,000+ IT administrators worldwide.

Wake on LAN must be enabled in the BIOS and in the NIC's power management settings. This is a one-time config per machine — most modern PCs support it out of the box.

WoL magic packets are typically Layer 2 (same subnet). For cross-subnet wake, your network team must enable directed broadcasts or use a WoL relay — common in enterprise environments.

It auto-fetches MAC addresses from Active Directory attributes and from previous scans of the same machines. You can also import a MAC list manually if needed.

This free tool sends individual wake commands. Endpoint Central integrates wake into patch automation — auto-waking machines before patch deployment and shutting them down after — free for 25 endpoints.

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