diff --git a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
index 746991c00b7e..b6ca2dad80ec 100644
--- a/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
+++ b/pkgs/os-specific/linux/kernel/common-config.nix
@@ -296,6 +296,7 @@ let
       # At the time of writing (25-06-2023): this is only used in a "correct" way by ath drivers for initiating DFS radiation
       # for "certified devices"
       EXPERT                      = option yes; # this is needed for offering the certification option
+      RFKILL_INPUT                = option yes; # counteract an undesired effect of setting EXPERT
       CFG80211_CERTIFICATION_ONUS = option yes;
       # DFS: "Dynamic Frequency Selection" is a spectrum-sharing mechanism that allows
       # you to use certain interesting frequency when your local regulatory domain mandates it.