diff --git a/drivers/char/pcmcia/Kconfig b/drivers/char/pcmcia/Kconfig
index 00b8a84b0319..ffa0efce0aed 100644
--- a/drivers/char/pcmcia/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/char/pcmcia/Kconfig
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ config CARDMAN_4040
 
 config IPWIRELESS
 	tristate "IPWireless 3G UMTS PCMCIA card support"
-	depends on PCMCIA
+	depends on PCMCIA && NETDEVICES
 	select PPP
 	help
 	  This is a driver for 3G UMTS PCMCIA card from IPWireless company. In