Oct 19, 2026 7:50 PM in response to WutheringHeights
As Phil0124 already commented, "Wired Ethernet users will appreciate a new icon that hides the Wi-Fi status icon and shows an Ethernet status icon instead when you only have an Ethernet connection or when your Mac is connected to both. This is the way Windows has handled it for as long as I can remember, and it may save you a trip to System Settings if you just want to check basic connectivity information."
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/macos-27-golden-gate-the-ars-technica-review/#toc-h39
Oct 19, 2026 3:20 PM in response to WutheringHeights
Yes, the 
Shows you are connected through Ethernet.
It should not affect the Printer at all as long as the printer is also connected over ethewrnet or both the wi-fi network and the ethernet network provided by your router are bridged together.
Oct 19, 2026 2:34 PM in response to WutheringHeights
What I am seeing in the settings menu is the two arrows and 3 dots indicating that my priority for connecting to the Internet is through Ethernet when this is in the menu bar. How will this affect my printer drive installation? The last time I set up my printer seven years ago I used the Wi-Fi wizard.
Oct 19, 2026 3:34 PM in response to Phil0124
That got me thinking to check my login and password information or call comcast/xfinity. Thank you.
Oct 19, 2026 3:37 PM in response to Phil0124
Now I will contact my Internet provider to confirm that they are bridged together.
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