Question 1

How does Wakupator compare to using a router with built-in Wake-on-LAN?

Accepted Answer

Wakupator operates at the host level with IP spoofing, avoiding router configuration changes, but it's more complex to set up than router-based WoL and requires a dedicated Linux machine. It offers finer control per IP/port but adds network layer dependencies.

Question 2

How to set up Wakupator for a Minecraft server on IPv6?

Accepted Answer

Follow the example in the README: create a JSON payload with the server's MAC address, IPv6, and port 25565, then disable DAD on the client machine using sysctl. Automate registration with a systemd service during shutdown, as shown in the example/machine directory.

Question 3

Can Wakupator work on a Raspberry Pi?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README includes an example where Wakupator runs on a Raspberry Pi, and it's designed for lightweight, self-hosted environments. Ensure the Pi runs Linux and has the necessary capabilities set for raw socket access.

Question 4

What happens if the Wakupator host itself goes down?

Accepted Answer

All monitored machines will remain asleep indefinitely since Wakupator won't be able to intercept traffic or send WoL packets. You need a reliable host or redundancy setup, which isn't covered in the documentation.

Question 5

Is there a way to filter traffic to prevent accidental wake-ups?

Accepted Answer

The README suggests mitigating unwanted wake-ups by blocking bot traffic at the router or firewall level, but Wakupator itself lacks built-in filtering—it wakes on any matched IP/port traffic, which can be a drawback for noisy networks.

Question 6

Does Wakupator support waking multiple machines at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can handle multiple registered machines concurrently, as indicated by the JSON structure allowing multiple IPs. However, performance under high traffic isn't detailed, and each machine requires individual configuration.

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