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Is Arduino fit for this job?delivering a WoL signal over ethernet, when receiving a specific command over WiFi

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Is Arduino fit for this job?

I'd like to assemble a device that could accomplish the following:

  • Connect to my home wifi (WPA2-Personal)
  • Connect to my home PC with via Ethernet cable
  • Able to send WoL signal to the PC when getting a signal over wireless connection
  • The whole set up needs to be less than 45USD, desirably much less, otherwise I'd just buy a wireless bridge.

The goal is both to have a useful device (that will allow me to wake up my pc remotely) but also have fun learning something new (arduino).

I have no background in Arduino or Electronics in general. I program well though and learn fast.

Do you think Adruino is adequate for the above? Is soldering required (I'd rather not, or at least not a lot)?