Ethernet Status: LAN Monitor 6.0
Ethernet Status: LAN Monitor is a Mac menu bar utility from AppYogi Software that shows real-time Ethernet, Wi-Fi and other network interface status with a color-coded icon. It displays IP addresses, MAC address, and live upload/download speed, and version 6.0 increases detection accuracy and support for USB-C/Thunderbolt adapters.
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About Ethernet Status: LAN Monitor 6.0 for Mac
Ethernet Status: LAN Monitor is a Mac menu bar utility created by AppYogi Software to fill a gap in macOS’s native interface — a persistent status icon for wired Ethernet connections similar to the one macOS already provides for Wi-Fi. Instead of opening System Settings every time you want to check your network, the app sits silently in the menu bar, showing live connection status, IP addresses and transfer speed at a glance. Version 6.0 is a refinement release that improves Ethernet detection accuracy, speeds menu bar refresh rates, improves compatibility with USB-C and Thunderbolt adapters, and reduces background CPU usage. The utility offers several advantages over the built-in network indicators of macOS: it monitors not only the built-in Ethernet but also Wi-Fi, Bluetooth network, iPhone/iPad USB tethering, FireWire and Thunderbolt network interfaces and changes its display depending on the interface that is currently prioritized by the system. An instant read of connection health is provided by a color-coded icon (green for connected, yellow for connected-without-internet, red for disconnected), while the dropdown menu reveals IPv4/IPv6 addresses, MAC address, public IP and live upload/download speed for copy or troubleshooting. It’s a lightweight, single-purpose tool for developers, IT professionals, remote employees, and anyone whose workflow depends on knowing exactly when a wired connection drops.