Ethernet Status: LAN Monitor 6.0

Ethernet Status: LAN Monitor

A lightweight menu bar utility for macOS that adds the wired Ethernet indicator Apple omits by default, with color-coded connection state, IP details, and live upload and download speeds.

Everyday network monitoring

macOS shows Wi‑Fi in the menu bar but not Ethernet link status. Ethernet Status: LAN Monitor fills that gap with a green, yellow, or red icon: connected with internet, linked without internet, or disconnected. Open the menu to read IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, MAC address, public IP, and per-adapter speeds without opening System Settings.

Beyond built-in Ethernet, the app tracks Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth PAN, iPhone or iPad USB tethering, FireWire, and Thunderbolt network interfaces based on system priority. Copy IP or MAC values from the dropdown, monitor multiple adapters, and optionally hear voice alerts when connectivity changes. Data usage counters reset on reboot per the vendor note.

Who it fits on Mac

The app targets desk Macs, MacBooks on USB‑C or Thunderbolt dongles, and IT workflows where a dropped cable matters. It runs on macOS 10.11 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs and stays small (about 3.5 MB on the App Store). A separate Lite edition exists with fewer pro features; this listing is the full LAN Monitor build sold for a one-time $9.99 purchase with Family Sharing.

Version 6.0 improves Ethernet detection accuracy, speeds menu bar refresh, adds better USB‑C and Thunderbolt adapter compatibility, and lowers CPU use during background monitoring.