On a default install do this in terminal

Code:

sudo su
enter your password
echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/asus-laptop/bluetooth
echo 1 > /sys/devices/platform/asus-laptop/wlan
you can also shut off that pesky ambient light sensor by going
Code:
sudo su
enter your password
echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/asus_laptop/ls_switch