Cannot remove iwlwifi module, even though interface is down

Question

When I run the following two commands, the first one returns without eror, but the second one gives me FATAL: Module iwlwifi is in use.

sudo ifconfig wlan0 down sudo modprobe -r iwlwifi

If bringing the wireless interface down still leave the kernel module in use, what does that imply?

After you run ifconfig wlan0 down, have you run ifconfig again to make sure wlan0 is actually down ? — Lawrence
– Lawrence, Commented Dec 23, 2013 at 4:39

lkraav · Accepted Answer · 2019-10-14 13:45:28Z

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See if modprobe -rv iwlmvm helps instead.

Use iwldvm for older card types.

answered Dec 23, 2013 at 2:55

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