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+---
+layout: page
+title: "Wake on LAN"
+description: "Instructions how to setup the Wake on LAN component in Home Assistant."
+date: 2017-07-8 15:00
+sidebar: true
+comments: false
+sharing: true
+footer: true
+logo: ethernet.png
+ha_category: Hub
+ha_release: "0.49"
+ha_iot_class: "Local Push"
+---
+
+The `wake_on_lan` component enables the ability to send _magic packets_ to [Wake on LAN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake-on-LAN) capable devices, in order to turn them on.
+
+To use this component in your installation, add the following to your `configuration.yaml` file:
+
+```yaml
+# Example configuration.yaml entry
+wake_on_lan:
+```
+
+### {% linkable_title Component services %}
+
+Available services: `send_magic_packet`.
+
+#### {% linkable_title Service `wake_on_lan/send_magic_packet` %}
+
+Send a _magic packet_ to wake up a device with 'Wake-On-LAN' capabilities.
+
+| Service data attribute    | Optional | Description                                           |
+|---------------------------|----------|-------------------------------------------------------|
+| `mac`                     |       no | MAC address of the device to wake up.                 |
+| `broadcast_address`       |      yes | Optional broadcast IP where to send the magic packet. |