diff --git a/target/linux/Config.in b/target/linux/Config.in
index 3d9abdf74..9d402130a 100644
--- a/target/linux/Config.in
+++ b/target/linux/Config.in
@@ -535,8 +535,8 @@ config BR2_PACKAGE_KMOD_NET_E100
 config BR2_PACKAGE_KMOD_NET_B44
 	prompt "kmod-net-b44...................... Broadcom 44XX, 47XX ethernet driver"
 	tristate
-	default m
 	default y if BR2_LINUX_2_6_BRCM
+	default m
 	help
 	  Free driver for Broadcom Ethernet chipsets (without switch support)