"magic packet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: magic packets [plural]
Etymology: Originally trademarked by AMD, but is now in common usage. Head templates: {{en-noun}} magic packet (plural magic packets)
  1. (networking) A specially crafted packet that will turn on a computer with wake-on-LAN support if it is received by the computer's network card in standby mode. Categories (topical): Networking

Inflected forms

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