BridgeChecker v1.3 Beta Available for Download

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.

Please read the BridgeChecker User Guide before installing and using BridgeChecker v1.3 beta.

BridgeChecker v1.3 has several new features that are summarized below.

BridgeChecker v1.3 Adds Location Awareness

BridgeChecker v1.2 has two modes, BridgeChecker Mode and OneNIC Mode. BridgeChecker v1.3 adds a Location Mode for enabling and disabling adapters based on the client location being “Work” or “Remote”.

To determine if the client’s location is work or remote the administrator can use a ping test, URL test, or gateway IP check. Based on the results of the test the adapters selected for Work or Remote location will be enabled and all other non whitelisted adapters will be disabled. The test will be rechecked every 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes with 5 minutes being the default check interval.

Location Ping Check

Location URL Check

Location Gateway IP Check

BridgeChecker v1.3 Adds Service Startup Delay

v1.3 adds the ability to delay the start of the BridgeChecker service during the boot cycle. This feature is accessed via Manage Settings screen and can be set to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes. The default setting is zero minutes delay.

BridgeChecker Service In “Starting” Status During Delay Period

BridgeChecker Service In “Started” Status After Delay Period Ends

BridgeChecker v1.3 Adds Support for x64 Bit Operating Systems

BridgeChecker now supports x64 Windows Vista and Windows 7. If you previously experienced the error message below, BridgeChecker v1.3 solves this issue.

System.InvalidOperationException: The ‘Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0′ provider is not registered on the local machine.
at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbServicesWrapper.GetDataSource(OleDbConnectionString constr, DataSourceWrapper& datasrcWrapper)
at System.Data.OleDb.OleDbConnectionInternal..ctor(OleDbConnectionString constr, OleDbConnection connection)

The program runs in 32 bit mode and installs in the Program Files (x86) directory. Make sure to install by running setup.exe as administrator.

BridgeChecker v1.3 Beta Download

BridgeChecker v1.3 Beta Download. (offsite)

BridgeChecker v1.3 Beta Bug Report and Feedback

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