wake on lan?

Hi, got accessible server at home by remote SSH, I was just wondering if there was a way to wake my laptop (who's wired to my router) and access a file on it?

I've heard of wake on lan functions, but I've never tryed it... anybody can help me?

I am currently by remote on a public computer, so I can't physically turn on my laptop...

WoL works quite well if you machine supports it. Check in the BIOS for a WoL setting and make sure it's enabled, you'll aalso need an application to send the wakeup call or 'magic packet'. If you google it you should find several free ones.

is there a simple one for debian? (linux)

http://gsd.di.uminho.pt/jpo/software...i-howto-3.html

thanks for the site.