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About WOL
(for ACPI/WOL model only)
WOL (Wake-On-LAN) is an ACPI function
allowing a powered OFF computer to be powered
ON from a remote station. ACPI (Advanced
Configuration Power Interface) is a new
technology and an open industry specification to
provide power management support systems
through hardware and operating system
cooperation. To use the WOL feature, the NIC
must be WOL capable and the motherboard of the
PC (for which the card is installed) must be of
ACPI architecture.
While the powered OFF computer sleeps, the
WOL NIC monitors LAN traffic for valid
Wake-up frames. The NIC will determine
whether a received Wake-up frame is addressed to
the PC. If so, the NIC will send a signal to the
motherboard to power ON the computer.
What is the utility in the WOL card?
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”I forgot a document and I'm out of town?”
Send a Wake-up signal to your computer and
transfer the needed file to your location.
•
Initiate long routines and reports before you
get to work.
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Transfer files when the network traffic is low
(during late hours).
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Power ON your PC before you arrive to
work.
WOL has great utility in power management of
PCs, workstations, and kiosks.
