NicSwitch

NicSwitch is a Windows service that "watches" for a connection or lack thereof on a (usually) wired network adapter and then automatically enables or disables another (usually wireless) network adapter.

The idea is to prevent the use of the wireless adapter if and when the wired adapter is plugged in.

This helps in several ways, first it prevents cluttering up your airwaves with unneeded wireless signals. It also prevents what is a very real security risk when the wireless adapter is enabled. If the adapter is disabled, there is no risk. Additionally it prevents the often slower wireless connection from being used when a much faster wired connection is available.

There are probably some other reasons
but those are the most important.

We're still putting together additional documentation as well as support information.  If you have any questions before then, please email to:

joe@netswitcher.com