diff --git a/image/interfaces b/image/interfaces
index 5e523d50..f99d85dc 100644
--- a/image/interfaces
+++ b/image/interfaces
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ iface wlan0 inet static
   address 192.168.10.1
   netmask 255.255.255.0
   post-up /usr/sbin/stratux-wifi.sh
+  wireless-power off
 
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 ##               Custom settings not for novice users!!!!!!