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title: Wake-On-LAN Setup
description: Steps to enable Wake-On-LAN capabilities. 
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date: 2024-07-08T02:50:03.988Z
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dateCreated: 2024-07-08T02:44:51.968Z
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# Wake-On-LAN Setup
### Assumptions:
1. BIOS is already set to allow Wake-On-LAN on interface of choice
2. Understanding of what the MAC address is

### Steps:
1.`sudo touch /etc/systemd/network/50-wired.link`
2. Add the following lines and replace `aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff` with host's MAC Address:
``` 
[Match]
MACAddress=aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff

[Link]
NamePolicy=kernel database onboard slot path
MACAddressPolicy=persistent
WakeOnLan=magic
```
3. Save & Exit 
4. Reboot