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Configuration

Roy Padina edited this page Jun 5, 2026 · 1 revision

Configuration

Open the menu-bar icon → Settings….

Wired triggers

Every Ethernet-type interface is listed. Physical adapters are on by default (opt-out) — any new real adapter you plug in is automatically used as a trigger. Virtual adapters (bridge / VPN / VM, e.g. VMware vmnet, Parallels, tunnels) are off by default (opt-in) and tagged virtual, so they can't accidentally pin Wi-Fi off forever. Tick one to opt it in.

Wi-Fi turns off when any enabled wired interface has an active link.

Controlled Wi-Fi

Every Wi-Fi interface is listed; all are controlled by default. Untick any you don't want LanGuard to touch.

Notifications

Toggle Show notifications when Wi-Fi toggles. macOS will ask for notification permission on first launch — click Allow for banners to appear.

Menu-bar icon

Pick how the indicator looks:

  • Icon onlycable.connector (LAN) / wifi / pause.circle (Off)
  • Icon + label — icon plus LAN / Wi-Fi / Off
  • Label only — text

Auto-toggle (master switch)

In the menu, Auto-toggle Wi-Fi disables all automatic action. While off, LanGuard never changes Wi-Fi — the icon shows Off/pause.

Start at login

Toggle in Settings. LanGuard uses SMAppService; it re-registers automatically if the app moves and prompts you if macOS requires approval (System Settings → General → Login Items).

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