BridgeChecker is a windows utility that can automatically disable/enable wireless interfaces. Whenever your computer is connected to an Ethernet port and the link state is good, the utility can automatically turns off the IEEE 802.11 wireless network interface. This conserves IP address allocation, reduces security risks, resolves dual interface routing issues, and prolongs battery life.

New Features in BridgeChecker v1.2

• Custom NIC selection for automatic enable/disable feature (BridgeChecker Mode)
• Manual interface enable/disable adapter mode (OneNIC Mode)
• Interface detection based on Windows hardware device name
• Hide notification area icon (sometimes referred to as system tray icon)
• Software will run as a service to bypass Windows Vista UAC issues
• Admin selectable modes of operation, BridgeChecker mode and OneNIC mode
• Flexible licensing options (personal/non-commercial and company/commercial)
• Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
• Admin password to change config
• Option to whitelist adapters (e.g., virtual adapters, VPN adapters)

BridgeChecker v1.2 Requirements

• Program tested on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems
• Requires .NET Framework 2.0 or above
• .NET 3.5 Service Pack 1 (Full Package) direct download from Microsoft
• Windows Vista/Windows 7 users must run installer setup.exe as an Administrator

Recommended Usage Scenarios

The program can be used in the following scenarios.

• disable wireless when connected to LAN
• disable wireless when docked
• disable wireless when Ethernet detected
• disable wireless when wired
• disable wireless when on LAN
• disable wireless when cable connected
• disable wireless when in docking station
• disable wireless when Ethernet plugged in
• disable WLAN when LAN connected
• enable only one network adapter at a time