diff --git a/package/net/Config.in b/package/net/Config.in
index a44509ce..f15df4e5 100644
--- a/package/net/Config.in
+++ b/package/net/Config.in
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 config BR2_PACKAGE_NET
 	bool "net"
+	select BR2_PACKAGE_IPROUTE2
 	select BR2_PACKAGE_LIBITE
 	help
 	  Handles transitions between network states.