diff --git a/hostapd/hostapd.conf b/hostapd/hostapd.conf
index 68c4069..c46dff5 100644
--- a/hostapd/hostapd.conf
+++ b/hostapd/hostapd.conf
@@ -389,6 +389,9 @@
 # use a separate bridge.
 #wds_bridge=wds-br0
 
+# Start the AP with beaconing disabled by default.
+#start_disabled=0
+
 # Client isolation can be used to prevent low-level bridging of frames between
 # associated stations in the BSS. By default, this bridging is allowed.
 #ap_isolate=1