BridgeChecker is a Windows and Mac OS utility that can autonomously disable/enable unused network interfaces. Whenever your computer is connected to an Ethernet port and the link state is good, the utility can automatically turn off the IEEE 802.11 wireless, Ethernet Wired, Mobile 3G/WWAN, and Modem network interfaces. This conserves IP address allocation, reduces security risks, resolves dual interface routing issues, and prolongs battery life.
Please be aware – BridgeChecker is meant to be a silent application, running hidden in the background, with no need for end user action. This manual is meant only for the person deploying the program. The end users are not meant to configure settings on their own.
Purchase BridgeChecker for Windows
Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10
Requires .NET Framework 4.5 for Microsoft
Purchase BridgeChecker for OS X at the Apple App Store
Compatible with OS X 10.6 or later
The program can be used in the following scenarios.
Disable wireless NIC and other NICs that are not considered primary by the user in the case that a primary interface (Such as Ethernet, or a similarly connected docking station) is connected to network
Enable only one network adapter at a time
Disable wireless on boot up/shutdown
Release IP addresses to conserve IP address space