diff --git a/arch/arm/boot/dts/rk3036-sdk.dts b/arch/arm/boot/dts/rk3036-sdk.dts
index 72b8862a4ca4..9213ff461e6d 100644
--- a/arch/arm/boot/dts/rk3036-sdk.dts
+++ b/arch/arm/boot/dts/rk3036-sdk.dts
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 	wireless-wlan {
 		compatible = "wlan-platdata";
 
-		wifi_chip_type = "";
+		wifi_chip_type = "esp8089";
 		sdio_vref = <0>; //1800mv or 3300mv
 
 		//power_ctrl_by_pmu;