diff --git a/common/wlan_lib.c b/common/wlan_lib.c
index c48009d..d02a7b3 100644
--- a/common/wlan_lib.c
+++ b/common/wlan_lib.c
@@ -488,7 +488,9 @@
 			wlanUpdateNetworkAddress(prAdapter);
 
 			/* 8. Apply Network Address */
+#if KERNEL_VERSION(4, 5, 0) > LINUX_VERSION_CODE
 			nicApplyNetworkAddress(prAdapter);
+#endif
 
 			/* 9. indicate disconnection as default status */
 			kalIndicateStatusAndComplete(prAdapter->prGlueInfo, WLAN_STATUS_MEDIA_DISCONNECT, NULL, 0);