Wake on LAN With pfSense And Vmware ESXI Server

How to Use Wake-on-LAN (WOL) with pfSense | Power On Your PC Remotely!

Description:
Want to turn on your computer or server from anywhere in the world without touching it? With Wake-on-LAN (WOL) and pfSense, you can do just that — and in this video, we’ll show you exactly how.

🔍 What is Wake-on-LAN (WOL)?
Wake-on-LAN is a networking standard that allows you to remotely power on a device — like a PC, server, or NAS — by sending a special network signal called a magic packet. This feature is incredibly useful for IT administrators, home lab enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to save energy by powering down devices when not in use, while still being able to bring them online when needed.

For WOL to work, the target machine must support the feature in its BIOS/UEFI and have it enabled in the operating system and network card settings. Once set up, WOL allows for true remote power control.

🔧 In this video, you’ll learn:
What Wake-on-LAN is and how it works

How to prepare your computer for Wake-on-LAN (BIOS, NIC, and OS settings)

How to configure and send a WOL signal using the pfSense firewall

Common issues and how to troubleshoot them

🖥 Why use pfSense for WOL?
pfSense is a powerful open-source firewall that includes a built-in Wake-on-LAN utility. This means you can trigger the magic packet from your network gateway, making WOL more reliable and easier to use — especially if your device is behind a firewall or you're accessing your network remotely.

📌 Requirements:
A pfSense firewall (version 2.5 or newer recommended)

A computer or server that supports Wake-on-LAN

The target device must be connected via Ethernet

Optional: Static IP or DHCP reservation for easier management

🚀 Perfect for system administrators, remote workers, and tech enthusiasts who want more control over their networks.

📚 Resources & Helpful Links:
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/l...

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