Re: How to disable WiFi?

[Jeffrey Walton <noloader@gmail.com>]

On Wed, Dec 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM Richard Owlett <rowlett@access.net> wrote:
>
> I have an essentially default install of Debian 12.8 with MATE and
> SeaMonkey.
>
> How do I disable WiFi?
> How do I disable Bluetooth?

I recommend you disable Bluetooth and Wifi from the BIOS or UEFI.  You
can usually power down the radios that way.

Other methods, like disabling drivers and masking services, do not
necessarily power down the radios.  They effectively disable
communications with the chips, but the chips are still powered on and
possibly working.

Jeff