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Switch PC wireless on and off

Switch PC wireless on and off

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Nicodemos234
Junior Member
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07-18-2023, 09:03 PM
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Hello everyone, I'm planning to build a wall-mounted PC and it will be a bit away from my desk. I was thinking about a device that connects to home Wi-Fi and uses the power pins on the motherboard to act like a power button, which could be triggered from a mobile phone. I searched but didn't find anything suitable. An Arduino might work with some coding, but it's expensive and I'm not sure how to program it. If anyone has suggestions or ideas, please share them below!
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Nicodemos234
07-18-2023, 09:03 PM #1

Hello everyone, I'm planning to build a wall-mounted PC and it will be a bit away from my desk. I was thinking about a device that connects to home Wi-Fi and uses the power pins on the motherboard to act like a power button, which could be triggered from a mobile phone. I searched but didn't find anything suitable. An Arduino might work with some coding, but it's expensive and I'm not sure how to program it. If anyone has suggestions or ideas, please share them below!

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_ReiNN_
Member
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07-25-2023, 03:19 AM
#2
The solution is known as WOL or Wake On LAN, and most motherboards can handle it. A gadget on the same network—like your phone—sends a message to the motherboard to activate it. No extra tool required. This method is available for more than ten years.
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_ReiNN_
07-25-2023, 03:19 AM #2

The solution is known as WOL or Wake On LAN, and most motherboards can handle it. A gadget on the same network—like your phone—sends a message to the motherboard to activate it. No extra tool required. This method is available for more than ten years.

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SnowiZig
Junior Member
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07-25-2023, 12:09 PM
#3
I noticed a comparable item. It seems to be a Bluetooth gadget. https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Techn...B01MQUANS8
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SnowiZig
07-25-2023, 12:09 PM #3

I noticed a comparable item. It seems to be a Bluetooth gadget. https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Techn...B01MQUANS8

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_MettaEX_
Member
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07-25-2023, 07:20 PM
#4
I've come across information about wol and discovered that many motherboards don't support it. I'm exploring alternative options, though I'm open to corrections if needed. Regarding an app for your phone, it seems there isn't a universal solution—some brands might have their own tools while others rely on specific software.
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_MettaEX_
07-25-2023, 07:20 PM #4

I've come across information about wol and discovered that many motherboards don't support it. I'm exploring alternative options, though I'm open to corrections if needed. Regarding an app for your phone, it seems there isn't a universal solution—some brands might have their own tools while others rely on specific software.

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Jetsensorc
Member
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07-29-2023, 03:24 AM
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Thanks for the reference and the information. It seems like it might be either button or IR controlled; I might have to use that option if there are no alternatives. Appreciate your response!
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Jetsensorc
07-29-2023, 03:24 AM #5

Thanks for the reference and the information. It seems like it might be either button or IR controlled; I might have to use that option if there are no alternatives. Appreciate your response!

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GetGoodPls
Junior Member
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07-29-2023, 11:09 PM
#6
An ESP8266 can handle this task. Refer to the project on GitHub for details.
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GetGoodPls
07-29-2023, 11:09 PM #6

An ESP8266 can handle this task. Refer to the project on GitHub for details.