Advanced Wake-on-LAN with WOL Proxies | Auto Shutdown Manager

Powerful Wake-on-LAN for Complex Enterprise Environments

Auto Shutdown Manager extends beyond intelligent shutdowns of PCs, laptops, and servers. It provides robust Wake-on-LAN (WOL) capabilities to power on devices across different network segments, VLANs, and even over the Internet, giving you complete control over your entire IT infrastructure.

Solve Network Limitations with WOL Proxies

In professional environments, security policies often restrict the use of "Directed Broadcasts," making it impossible to wake machines in different subnets. Auto Shutdown Manager overcomes this challenge with the introduction of WOL Proxies.

A WOL Proxy is a designated computer within a remote network segment—often a machine that is already running 24/7—that acts as a local WOL agent. Here’s how it simplifies remote management:

  • The central Auto Shutdown Manager server sends a secure wake-up command to the WOL Proxy.
  • The proxy then broadcasts the WOL packet locally to the target machine.
  • This allows for centralized, enterprise-wide Wake-on-LAN without reconfiguring firewalls or routers.
Auto Shutdown Manager WOL Proxy running on a Raspberry Pi

A lightweight device like a Raspberry Pi can serve as a dedicated WOL Proxy.

Key Features for IT Administrators

  • Wake-on-WAN (WOW): Empower remote users and home-office workers to securely power on their office computers on demand, ensuring productivity without leaving machines running overnight.
  • MCM/SCCM® Integration: Streamline software deployments and updates. Wake, shut down, or reboot entire device collections directly from the Microsoft Configuration Manager console before and after maintenance tasks.

Explore technical details and setup examples for Wake-on-LAN

About EnviProt

EnviProt is a leading Green IT software vendor headquartered in Germany, serving a global customer base. Our flagship product, Auto Shutdown Manager, is a centrally managed PC Power Management solution designed for enterprises, educational institutions, and public sector organizations.

Unlike other solutions, Auto Shutdown Manager intelligently starts up required computers and shuts down unused ones without interrupting active users or productive systems, delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.