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Wake-on-LAN (or WOL) is a standard by which a machine can be powered on remotely via a network connection. This is done by sending a so-called //magic packet// to the network card of the remote machine. When properly configured, the remote machine will then boot. | Wake-on-LAN (or WOL) is a standard by which a machine can be powered on remotely via a network connection. This is done by sending a so-called //magic packet// to the network card of the remote machine. When properly configured, the remote machine will then boot. | ||
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===== Configure the BIOS ===== | ===== Configure the BIOS ===== |