# Depicus Wake On Lan Monitor

> Monitors local network for Wake-on-LAN packets and alerts on Magic Packet detection. (iPhone/iPad app by Depicus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depicus-wake-on-lan-monitor/id405593419 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Depicus](https://appshunter.io/developer/399848367)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depicus-wake-on-lan-monitor/id405593419/reviews.md

## What is Depicus Wake On Lan Monitor?

Wake on Lan monitors the local network for WoL packets and alerts you when a Magic Packet is seen on the network.

Please note you need to be using an app that sends "Subnet Directed Broadcasts" or uses the local subnet broadcast address. If you do not know what this means please see the app website.

## Key features

- Monitors local network for WoL packets
- Alerts on Magic Packet detection
- Supports subnet directed broadcasts
- Supports local subnet broadcast address

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depicus-wake-on-lan-monitor/id405593419/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can't tell if it works

*2014-02-22*

I put in the port and click listen and nothing happens. Is my WOL broke?  My router?  Or this app?  Documentation is needed

### 5/5 — Au top !

*2012-06-09*

Au début je doutais de l'efficacité de cette application à cause de deux étoiles qu'elle possède. Mais ensuite je me suis rendu compte que les deux étoiles sont juste dues à des utilisateurs pas du tout aguerris qui ont achetés cette app sans réfléchir à son utilisation et qui ensuite n'ont pas réussi à faire fonctionne. Je conseil cette application aux personnes qui savent ce qu'ils font et qui ont l'utilité de cette dernière !
Je donnerais 5 étoiles pour cette application pour faire remonter la note (elle ne mérite objectivement que 4 car elle lui manque quelque petit fonctionnalité d'ergonomie).

Pavé Cesar.

### 3/5 — Works for my linksys DD wrt

*2011-12-08*

I just changed the port to the port # that I monitor and it was able to detect the packet from LAN or WAN. Tested it using iPhone to send the package, and didn't have to forward the port to the iPhone's ip address either. I think this is good to test if your router forwards the magic packet or not. I used it to see if my automatically computer wakes because of wol or some scheduled task. It ended up being Windows media center scheduled update...
The app doesn't work in the background! It crashes when I open up from multitasking. This mean I had to let the app run on iPhone screen to monitor the network.

### 4/5 — useful app

*2011-06-21*

i think this app is useful, with one small recommendation to the developer: 
I would liked to have had the 'Done' button on the keyboard when selecting the port.  Currently user must double-tap outside of the textbox to close the keyboard and run the app. 
Otherwise, great!

### 1/5 — Doesn't seem to work

*2010-12-17*

I have set up my DD-WRT router to forward wol packets arriving from the WAN (with the Mac address of my iPhone) and broadcast them on port 9 on my LAN. Although my pc wakes up upon receipt of the magic packet (containing the Mac address of my pc) this app doesn't record any network traffic regardless of target Mac address.
The text box for changing port number is also awkward because it pressing "return" does not cause the keyboard to disappear. You have to press somewhere above the keyboard to make it disappear after changing port number otherwise you can't even see the"monitor" button!

## Frequently asked questions about Depicus Wake On Lan Monitor

### What is Wake On Lan Monitor?

Wake On Lan Monitor is a utility app that watches your local network for Wake-on-LAN (WoL) packets. It notifies you when it detects a 'Magic Packet' being sent on the network.

### How does Wake On Lan Monitor work?

It listens for specific network packets (Magic Packets) used to remotely power on devices. You need to have another application or device sending these packets for Wake On Lan Monitor to detect them.

### Does Wake On Lan Monitor have ads?

No, Wake On Lan Monitor does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices does Wake On Lan Monitor support?

Wake On Lan Monitor is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires iOS 4.0 or later.

### What is the rating for Wake On Lan Monitor?

Wake On Lan Monitor has a rating of 1.4 stars based on 5 user ratings. This indicates a generally negative user sentiment.

### When was Wake On Lan Monitor last updated?

The latest version of Wake On Lan Monitor was released on June 10, 2014. The app has not been updated in a significant period.

### Is Wake On Lan Monitor suitable for beginners?

The app's description notes that users need to understand 'Subnet Directed Broadcasts' or the 'local subnet broadcast address'. This suggests it may not be ideal for users unfamiliar with advanced networking concepts.

### What is the age rating for Wake On Lan Monitor?

Wake On Lan Monitor has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children and adults with no age restrictions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2014-06-10

Complete rebuild with support for iPhone 5

### 1.3 — 2011-06-27

"Done" Button on the keyboard in iPhone so when selecting the port you can dismiss the keyboard.

### 1.2 — 2011-01-10

Minor cosmetic changes and code optimisation

### 1.1 — 2011-01-07

Fixed a minor bug when running on older versions of the iOS

### 1.0 — 2010-12-02

No release notes.

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