Consider disabling PCI Wi-Fi if USB Wi-fi Dongle Plugged in
Problem: If not possible to disable PCI wifi in BIOS and if it is soldered on the mainboard users cannot protect themselvess against wifi fingerpinting as mentioned in issue #17831 (closed).
Issue Summary: As per the previous issue (#17831 (closed)), disabling PCI WiFi is crucial for protecting users against wifi fingerprinting for a high thread model while using Tails OS. However, not all users have the option to disable PCI WiFi in their BIOS settings or may have a built-in PCI WiFi on their mainboard, making it difficult to protect themselves from this issue.
Proposed Solution: To address this problem temporarily, it would be beneficial to add an option in the login screen that allows users to disable the PCI WiFi before the network manager starts. This will ensure that users can use Tails OS without exposing their identity through wifi fingerprinting of the PCI card and use USB WiFi dongles instead that can be thrown be replaced and switched easily.
Another possible solution and may be even preferred, is to automatically disable PCI WiFi when a USB WiFi dongle is connected during the boot process. This will provide an added layer of protection for users who may not be aware of the potential risks associated with wifi fingerprinting of the PCI network card.
Referenced Issues: #17831 (closed) #17831 (closed) #17779 (closed) #17779 (closed)