diff --git a/target/linux/atheros/Makefile b/target/linux/atheros/Makefile
index 86d7d6753..bda08b974 100644
--- a/target/linux/atheros/Makefile
+++ b/target/linux/atheros/Makefile
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ LINUX_VERSION:=2.6.28.9
 
 include $(INCLUDE_DIR)/target.mk
 
-DEFAULT_PACKAGES += hostapd-mini kmod-madwifi gpioctl
+DEFAULT_PACKAGES += hostapd-mini kmod-madwifi gpioctl swconfig
 
 define Target/Description
 	Build firmware images for Atheros SoC boards