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Shut down the LAN system to create a different network access point

Shut down the LAN system to create a different network access point

Vote: (9 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Lantricks

Version: 4.7.0.67

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(9 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Lantricks

4.7.0.67

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Remotely Reboot and Shutdown Hosts This app is perfect for admins that need to force shutdown or reboot many remote hosts, regardless of status on the network.
  • Force Terminating Applications AFK With this app you’ll be able to shut down and reboot remote hosts even if an app or the system itself is preventing a system restart – just check the “Force terminating application” option on the bottom right.
  • Displays IPs and Detailed Computer Names One of the best features of LanShutDown is the fact that you see both local IP addresses and computer names listed right in the action window so you always know which remote host you’re rebooting.
  • Light on Resources This program is designed to run on limited system resources and sits in the taskbar.

Cons

  • No Longer Updated This program hasn’t been updated since 2005 and only works on Windows 2000 machines; some users have reported being able to use it with Vista computers, however. Users on Windows 7 and Windows 10 alternatively can use RemoteRebootX instead.

LanShutDown is a free Windows app that can reboot and shutdown remote hosts.

If you’ve ever needed to shut down a computer on your network remotely, you know it can be tough! Sometimes an app refuses to terminate and makes the computer hang, sometimes the machine isn’t configured correctly for remote termination, sometimes the termination software requires a remote agent to be installed for the software to work correctly.

But LanShutDown requires no remote agent to be installed, can force remote termination and reboot, and is insanely easy to deploy and use across both small and large-scale networks.

One of the best features of this program is the fact that you’re not only able to force termination, but you also can see IP addresses and friendly computer names displayed right in your action window so you only reboot machines on your network.

It’s important to point out that the remote host will need to have magicpacket and WakeonLAN enabled for some functions since this program uses Microsoft's own network admin protocols to work. This tool is also only designed for computers using Windows and may not work to reboot an Android, iOS, or Linux device depending on their configuration settings.

This program also hasn’t been updated in over a decade (development ceased in 2005); it works well on Windows 2000 and Windows NT computers, but may not work with more modern Windows 7 or Windows 10. If you’re running Vista or above you might want to try a modern alternative like RemoteRebootX.

In the end, LanShutDown offers an easy way for admins to force terminate terminals on networks both large and small, offers a friendly interface and runs light even on older machines running Windows NT and Windows 2000. If you’re using a newer version of the operating system you’ll need to find a different program, though!

Pros

  • Remotely Reboot and Shutdown Hosts This app is perfect for admins that need to force shutdown or reboot many remote hosts, regardless of status on the network.
  • Force Terminating Applications AFK With this app you’ll be able to shut down and reboot remote hosts even if an app or the system itself is preventing a system restart – just check the “Force terminating application” option on the bottom right.
  • Displays IPs and Detailed Computer Names One of the best features of LanShutDown is the fact that you see both local IP addresses and computer names listed right in the action window so you always know which remote host you’re rebooting.
  • Light on Resources This program is designed to run on limited system resources and sits in the taskbar.

Cons

  • No Longer Updated This program hasn’t been updated since 2005 and only works on Windows 2000 machines; some users have reported being able to use it with Vista computers, however. Users on Windows 7 and Windows 10 alternatively can use RemoteRebootX instead.