MacBook Air 2018 WiFi turns itself on
Hi, I have a MacBook Air 2018 (Monterey) on which I ALWAYS shut off WiFi before I start shutting it down. No exceptions. Recently, when I boot up the MBP, I see that WiFi is on. The first couple of times this occurred, I thought it was my failure to shut WiFi down. Taking note of this possible fault of mine, I began to note that I had carefully shut down WiFi, before shutting down, thereafter. Each time I re-boot, there it is, WiFi is ON.
Tried searching to see if others are experiencing the same issue, but found nothing. (Guessing that many people simply do not ever shut down.)
Appreciate any help and/or leads on this issue. Thanks
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6