diff --git a/WOL-(Wake-On-LAN).md b/WOL-(Wake-On-LAN).md index 69359c6..2d5b847 100644 --- a/WOL-(Wake-On-LAN).md +++ b/WOL-(Wake-On-LAN).md @@ -42,10 +42,11 @@ WOL is not designed to work over WAN. (Wide Area Network, AKA Internet) But it c - A RPI (Raspberry PI) or other similar SBC. - A NAS. (Network Attached Storage) Basically a Server, a NAS can host a variety of servers including VPN servers. Many customer NAS devices have a baked-in VPN utility. - Have another device wake the system. You will need some other device that is always online and connected to the Hosts network to act as in essence a WOL relay. Depending on the device used you may need to port forward. Such devices include but are not limited to; - - Router WOL utility. Many routers offer a WOL utility either usable with just a router app or by port forwarding the router GUI. (If you do the latter be sure to have an EXTREMELY robust login for the router) + - Router WOL utility. Many routers offer a WOL utility either usable with just a router app or by port forwarding the router GUI. (If you do the latter be sure to have an EXTREMELY robust login for the router. Not recommended) - A RPI. https://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-As-Wake-on-LAN-Server/ - A remotely accessible system such as a NAS, or similar. - An Arduino with a network connection. https://github.com/TullyE/ArduinoWOL/ + - Use Home Assistant. https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/wake_on_lan/ - Forward and allow through the router firewall port 9 to the Host. This will only work for ~2 hours due to the way IPs work. after such time you __Will__ need to use one of the other methods mentioned above. ## WOL Alternatives