diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig b/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig
index f44294b0d8dc..f1af507ef922 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 config PRISM2_USB
 	tristate "Prism2.5/3 USB driver"
 	depends on WLAN && USB && WIRELESS_EXT
+	select WEXT_PRIV
 	default n
 	---help---
 	  This is the wlan-ng prism 2.5/3 USB driver for a wide range of