diff --git a/roles/network/defaults/main.yml b/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
index 8c2c66c58..8e2d37a4f 100644
--- a/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ host_country_code: US
 hostapd_secure: True
 hostapd_password: "iiab2017"
 driver_name: nl80211
+# Defer AP if WiFi install detected ("iiab-hotspot-on" should be run manually)
+manually_toggle_AP: false
 
 network_config_dir: /etc/network/interfaces.d
 #iiab_network_mode: "Gateway"