diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/micrel/Kconfig b/drivers/net/ethernet/micrel/Kconfig
index b7e2f49696b7..aa12bace8673 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/micrel/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/micrel/Kconfig
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ config KS8851
 config KS8851_MLL
 	tristate "Micrel KS8851 MLL"
 	depends on HAS_IOMEM
+	depends on PTP_1588_CLOCK_OPTIONAL
 	select MII
 	---help---
 	  This platform driver is for Micrel KS8851 Address/data bus