diff --git a/src/freedombone b/src/freedombone
index 0f23df70..688313b6 100755
--- a/src/freedombone
+++ b/src/freedombone
@@ -1564,6 +1564,7 @@ function mesh_batman {
       echo 'l2tp_netlink' >> /etc/modules
   fi
 
+  enable_ipv6
   get_batman_ipv6_address
 
   # If no address has been given then create a ramdom one