diff --git a/drivers/net/Kconfig b/drivers/net/Kconfig
index c25f0d6817a..8d222e47056 100644
--- a/drivers/net/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/Kconfig
@@ -2057,6 +2057,7 @@ config R8169
 	tristate "Realtek 8169 gigabit ethernet support"
 	depends on PCI
 	select CRC32
+	select MII
 	---help---
 	  Say Y here if you have a Realtek 8169 PCI Gigabit Ethernet adapter.