Hacking Remove wifi from WiiU hardware

[N1k0_VE]

I was wondering... since I don't use online play and e-shop and such, isn't it possible to remove the wifi from the hardware to disable the auto updates on a hacked WiiU?
There are 3 communication cards on the motherboard:

• Broadcom BCM43237KMLG Wireless LAN module
• Broadcom BCM43362KUB6 802.11n Wireless Module
  
• Broadcom BCM20702 Bluetooth 4.0 module

if I remove the Broadcom BCM43362KUB6 802.11n Wireless Module will that disable auto updates and wifi to the internet only?
or will I also loose connection to my gamepad?

 

[Ryccardo]

If it's anything like the DS, DSi, Wii, and 3DS - the console won't boot without the wifi card installed

If you're paranoid (implying you don't trust custom DNS), how about deleting the connection from the settings?

As for the original question: the wifi card for the network is separate from the one for the gamepad, yes

 

[KiiWii]

Most likely lose gamepad connectivity.

Afaik gamepad uses wifi and bt to communicate with console.

 

[N1k0_VE]

If it's anything like the DS, DSi, Wii, and 3DS - the console won't boot without the wifi card installed

If you're paranoid (implying you don't trust custom DNS), how about deleting the connection from the settings?

As for the original question: the wifi card for the network is separate from the one for the gamepad, yes

if I delete the connection from the settings won't the 3ds update when travelling near a public hotspot? cause my 3ds has updated and had no connection in the settings.
As for the Wiiu, I live near a public hotspot... same question for the console?

 

[ihaveahax]

if I delete the connection from the settings won't the 3ds update when travelling near a public hotspot? cause my 3ds has updated and had no connection in the settings.

3DS does auto-connect to networks sometimes but updates always require confirmation.

As for the Wiiu, I live near a public hotspot... same question for the console?

Wii U doesn't auto-connect to networks unlike the portable 3DS. just don't add a connection if you don't want to go online.

 

[N1k0_VE]

if I delete the connection from the settings won't the 3ds update when travelling near a public hotspot? cause my 3ds has updated and had no connection in the settings.
As for the Wiiu, I live near a public hotspot... same question for the console?

3DS does auto-connect to networks sometimes but updates always require confirmation.

Wii U doesn't auto-connect to networks unlike the portable 3DS. just don't add a connection if you don't want to go online.

Ok thx for the info! Guess I was being a bit to paranoid