diff --git a/boot.py b/boot.py
index 6fbe902..5499de7 100644
--- a/boot.py
+++ b/boot.py
@@ -53,11 +53,6 @@ elif _connect_wifi():
     gc.collect()
     del sys.modules["ota"]
     gc.collect()
-    sta = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF)
-    sta.active(False)
-    utime.sleep_ms(200)
-    sta.active(True)
-    utime.sleep_ms(200)
 
 else:
     print("[boot] WiFi failed — skipping OTA, booting with existing files")