diff --git a/net-wireless/eiwd/files/iwd.initd b/net-wireless/eiwd/files/iwd.initd
index e2b1040076..673bc47dda 100644
--- a/net-wireless/eiwd/files/iwd.initd
+++ b/net-wireless/eiwd/files/iwd.initd
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ pidfile="/run/iwd.pid"
 command_background="yes"
 
 depend() {
+	provide net
 	after bootmisc modules
 	before dns dhcpcd net
 	keyword -shutdown