I'm looking for some advice on software that can send Wake on LAN (WOL) packets to multiple devices on different subnets. Previously, I used PDQ Inventory, which made it easy to wake devices with just a right-click on a group. But since we're switching to Entra joined systems, I've found that PDQ Inventory doesn't work well with non-domain joined PCs that utilize LAPS. We've transitioned to using Connect instead. However, the guide for a PowerShell script provided by PDQ Connect isn't convenient because it requires modification of the MAC address each time, effectively allowing me to wake just one PC at a time. I've also given Nirsoft's WOL a try, but it doesn't handle multiple networks properly. Does anyone have recommendations or am I overlooking something?
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But WOL is useful, especially when users turn off their PCs by accident or when there are unexpected power failures! It’s handy to be able to turn on devices remotely if the situation calls for it. What's wrong with using WOL if it's convenient for your workflow?
Regarding the PowerShell script, have you tried adapting it to accept arguments? You could read in a TSV or CSV file to loop through multiple MAC addresses, which would streamline the process somewhat. Just remember that the WOL protocol is designed for specific MAC addresses; you can't wake devices without knowing their MAC.
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