diff --git a/nixos/modules/tasks/network-interfaces.nix b/nixos/modules/tasks/network-interfaces.nix
index e72c0f8956e..503d3813611 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/tasks/network-interfaces.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/tasks/network-interfaces.nix
@@ -927,7 +927,7 @@ in
         pkgs.nettools
         pkgs.openresolv
       ]
-      ++ optionals (!config.boot.isContainer) [
+      ++ optionals config.networking.wireless.enable [
         pkgs.wirelesstools # FIXME: obsolete?
         pkgs.iw
         pkgs.rfkill