diff --git a/target/linux/atheros/Makefile b/target/linux/atheros/Makefile
index 81562d9cc..fdc83e577 100644
--- a/target/linux/atheros/Makefile
+++ b/target/linux/atheros/Makefile
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ LINUX_VERSION:=2.6.26.7
 
 include $(INCLUDE_DIR)/target.mk
 
-DEFAULT_PACKAGES += kmod-madwifi
+DEFAULT_PACKAGES += kmod-madwifi gpioctl
 
 define Target/Description
 	Build firmware images for Atheros SoC boards