How to rename Network Interface name

[buran]

To disable Wi-Fi

>>> import subprocess
>>> subprocess.call(['netsh', 'interface', 'set', 'interface', 'name="Wi-Fi"', 'admin="DISABLED"'])

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You need to run cmd in elevated mode (i.e. Run As Administrator)
Change the name if the adapter name is not Wi-Fi, e.g. Wireless Network Connection, etc.

Use this as example how to rename interface

>>> subprocess.call(['netsh', 'interface', 'set', 'interface', 'name="TPALAN"', 'newname="TPALAN2"'])