BridgeChecker v1.2 Available for Download

BridgeChecker v1.2 and previous versions are available for download from the BridgeChecker Download page.

BridgeChecker User Guide

This version has several new features that make the program much more flexible. Please see the BridgeChecker User Guide for instructions on how to take advantage of the new features.

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

Comments, Bugs, and Feature Requests

Please use comment feature below to let us know if the BridgeChecker program met your requirements. When commenting please let us know your Windows operating system version and wireless card brand and model if possible. Comments about bugs and feature requests are welcome and encouraged.

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