| Wake On Modem, sometimes referred to as Wake On Ring, is a computer feature that
lets a computer in a low-power mode (such as sleep, hibernation, or suspend)
“wake up” when communications are initiated with its internal modem.
In the earlier pre-Internet era, when Wake On Ring was initially developed, many
individuals, companies, agencies, institutions, and organizations set up
explicitly for the purpose ran what were called BBSes (bulletin board systems)
or RBBSes (remote bulletin board systems) where participants could leave
messages, trade software, and engage in a variety of telecommunications
experiences.
Using Wake On Ring, an individual could set up a PC to run one of these services
and only wake up when required to respond to another caller.
Most of this activity went away when the Internet arrived. In modern times, uses
include receiving incoming fax messages, and, when a LAN (local-area network) is
not involved, the application of remote management software and/or of remote
control software.
In order for Wake On Modem to work, your PC’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output
System), CPU, modem, and software must all be Wake On Modem-compliant. |
