Whenever your computer is connected to an Ethernet port and the link state is good, BridgeChecker 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.
Give BridgeChecker a try to fully assess its capabilities!
NOTE:
Free for personal/non-commercial use.
Requirements:
· 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
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· 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)