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To support diverse operational needs, Auto Shutdown Manager offers two distinct, free Wake-on-LAN (WOL) portals. Both are hosted on your own intranet and are powered by the Auto Shutdown Manager Server to wake computers from sleep modes (standby/hibernate) or a full shutdown.

Feature Advanced WOL Portal Basic WOL Portal
Authentication Active Directory Users None (Optional Password)
Security Admin assigns specific PCs to users Blocklists via FQDN or REGEX
Database Backend Microsoft SQL Server (Express or higher) None
Ideal Use Case Secure, multi-user enterprise environments Simple, non-critical intranet use

Advanced WOL Portal

For secure, enterprise-grade remote access. This portal requires users to authenticate with their Active Directory credentials. Administrators have granular control, assigning specific computers to each user, ensuring only authorized personnel can wake machines.

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Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Step 1: Users authenticate with their domain credentials.

Advanced WOL Portal Login Screen

Step 2: The administrator manages users and assigns computers.

Advanced WOL Portal Management Interface

Step 3: The authenticated user can now wake their assigned computers with a single click.

User view of the Advanced WOL Portal with available computers

System Requirements:

  • Auto Shutdown Manager Server v5.6.9.2+
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Server 2012 R2+ with IIS
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7+
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012+ (Express or higher)

Basic WOL Portal

For simple, straightforward intranet access. This lightweight portal is perfect for internal use where users only need the portal URL and the FQDN of their workstation to initiate a wake-up call. Access can be controlled via an optional password and a central blocklist.

Basic WOL Portal Interface

System Requirements:

  • Auto Shutdown Manager Server v5.6.9.2+
  • Windows Server 2012 R2+ with IIS
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7+