diff --git a/package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/network b/package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/network
index b63ed0b850..e77db02517 100755
--- a/package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/network
+++ b/package/base-files/files/etc/init.d/network
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ boot() {
 	setup_switch
 	[ -s /etc/config/wireless ] || \
 		/sbin/wifi detect > /etc/config/wireless
-	ifup -a
 	/sbin/wifi up
 }