> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.hak5.org/plunder-bug/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.hak5.org/plunder-bug/active-and-passive-modes/macos-mode-switching.md).

# MacOS Mode Switching

### USING PLUNDERBUG.SH

Download the plunderbug.sh script for \*nix platforms from the [Hak5 Download Center](https://downloads.hak5.org/).

Open a terminal, change to the directory of the downloaded plunderbug.sh script, make it executable (chmod +x ./plunderbug.sh) and run it as root.

plunderbug.sh accepts the arguments --mute and --unmute to switch between active and passive modes

![](/files/9WmMLqyfcoZG4GFIVbpo)

### MANUALLY

If preferred, the Plunder Bug can be muted and unmuted by opening Network from System Preferences. Click Advanced, then select "Off" from the Configure IPv4 and IPv6 menus, then click OK and Apply.

![](/files/cW0k2kFiajdclHSohlbS)