Auto Shutdown Manager is being used in many large, medium and small enterprises, universities, colleges and schools (EDU), as well as in government agencies (GOV) and non-profit organizations (NPOs) all over the world. See some examples here.

Nowadays, with energy prices rising continuously, both consumers and enterprises are looking for ways to save energy effectively - but without changing the familiar working style. Most importantly, benefits result from energy - and therefore cost savings. According to several researchers, on average, 20 % of all computers are not shut down at all at night or over weekends. Lunch breaks or long absences from the desk are not even mentioned.

See few examples how easy and flexible Auto Shutdown Manager can be used

Auto Shutdown Manager operates even if no users are logged on in a so-called full background or service mode. All operations are supported in this mode, including power up, power down, restart, standby, updates and patches, deployment and receiving of new settings, and the execution of time rules.

The Management Console allows configuration, updates, management and deployment of power management settings and policies from one central place. All clients are managed by groups.
The Management Console also supports daily administration tasks such as remote wake up, shutting down, logging users off and restarting single PCs or selected PC groups.

See some Auto Shutdown Manager screenshots of the client and server components

The following features, listed by license type, make Auto Shutdown Manager the best and most complete network-enabled PC power management solution for laptops, desktops, and servers.

Released for: Windows 11/10/8.x/7/Vista, Server 2025/2022/2019/2016/2012R2 (64/32 Bit). For WOL Proxies also Java supporting devices such as Raspberry PI.

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Enterprise Wake-On-LAN Infrastructure

Unified Power Management across VLANs, Subnets, and the Internet. No hardware reconfiguration required.

VLAN Routing Native SCCM Integration Zero-Touch Client Config

Flexible
Triggering

Scheduled WOL

Instant WOL

One-click from ASDM Console
One-click from SCCM Console
Command Line Interface (CLI)
UPS - On return to AC power

Cross-Network
Routing

WOL across Remote Locations

Local Subnet Broadcasts
Directed Broadcasts (Layer 3)
WOL Proxies (Rec. Enterprise Solution: Win/Linux/RasPi)

SCCM Integration

Sync Deployments schedules
Sync Update schedules
Sync Package schedules
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Advanced
Scenarios

Connectivity & Automation

Reliability

Auto-Repair Windows Settings
(Prevents NIC sleep issues)

*) For detailed technical specifications, please download the Technical Manual.

Supported Infrastructure & Topology

Auto Shutdown Manager abstracts network complexity, allowing you to treat segmented, multi-VLAN networks as a single flat entity for power management.

Enterprise Wake On LAN Architecture Diagram

Solving the "WOL across Subnets" Challenge

The Scenario

You need to wake clients on a remote subnet (e.g., 192.168.20.0/24) while your server resides on 192.168.10.100. Standard broadcasts are blocked by routers.

Method 1: The WOL Proxy (Recommended)

Zero Router Config. 100% Reliable. Designate any existing PC, Server, or Raspberry Pi in the target subnet to act as a relay.

Select a Proxy: Install the client agent on any device in the target subnet.
Configure: In the console, assign that device as the WOL Proxy for 192.168.20.xxx.
Done: The server sends unicast TCP to the proxy; the proxy broadcasts locally.

* The WOL Proxy Generator can automatically detect and assign proxies as your topology changes.

Configuring a Raspberry Pi as a WOL Proxy

VLAN Strategy: You do not need a physical proxy in every subnet. A single Virtual Machine acting as a WOL Proxy can handle your entire infrastructure. Simply configure the VM with multiple virtual network interfaces (vNICs) connected to your various VLANs (Switch connection via Trunk-Port).

Method 2: Directed Broadcasts (Static ARP)

If your security policy permits, you can configure routers to forward specific UDP packets. Below is an example for an Ubiquiti EdgeRouter.

admin@router:~$ configure
admin@router:~$ set protocols static arp 192.168.20.254 hwaddr FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF
admin@router:~$ commit
admin@router:~$ save

Next, configure the firewall rules to forward UDP port 7 or 9 to this static IP:

Final Step: Server Configuration

Once the router is configured, you must instruct the Auto Shutdown Manager Server to use this specific broadcast address for the target subnet.

Tip: For multiple clients, select all of them, right-click, and choose "Edit Remote WOL Address" and "Edit Remote WOL Port" to configure them in bulk.

Ensuring 100% WOL Success Rates

The Admin's Nightmare: Windows 10/11 Fast Startup and outdated drivers often disable the NIC during shutdown, making WOL impossible regardless of the server setup.

Auto Shutdown Manager solves the "Client Side" problem automatically. Simply enable "Fix WOL on Clients" in your global Policy Group Settings. The client agent will automatically:

Disable Windows "Fast Startup" (which blocks WOL).
Configure the NIC to allow "Wake on Magic Packet".
Ensure the NIC does not power down in S5 state.

Auto Fix WOL Settings checkbox in policy manager

* For very old hardware, BIOS configuration may still be required.

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Automated IT Inventory & Asset Management

Elevate your IT operations with the integrated IT Asset Management functionality in the Auto Shutdown Manager Console. This solution provides a comprehensive and regularly updated overview of all critical IT assets. Client data is automatically collected daily and upon system startup, ensuring your inventory is always current without manual intervention.

Auto Shutdown Manager is the leading and unique PC Power Management solution on the market.

What does "idle" mean, and why is it so important to know?

In the sense of power management, idle means that a computer is switched on but is not running any productive or useful codes. Idle PCs consume energy and produce heat, but do nothing useful or productive. PCs left on after work are a good example.

Remote shutdown and remote wake up are obviously very useful functions that can make the administrators' and the end users' lives easier. It is not only important to prevent hazards such as virus attacks, as some PCs or entire PC groups can be powered down immediately from one central place, it also performs regular service and maintenance tasks such as patch management, data backups; overnight scans, and the like much more efficiently by powering the required machines up and down on schedule or instantly on demand.

Upgrade information for customers with release 4

Change Log

Customer References: Proven IT Solutions for Efficient Power Control

IT Power Management Benefits: Save Energy on PCs, Notebooks & Servers

Auto Shutdown Manager: Real-World Examples & Scenarios

Auto Shutdown Manager: Versatile Operation Modes for IT Efficiency

Centralized IT Management: Control Remote Shutdown & Manage Assets

Auto Shutdown Manager Screenshots: IT Power Management in Action

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