diff --git a/roles/network/templates/network/rpi.j2 b/roles/network/templates/network/rpi.j2
index e0f21745a..9e3c1b69b 100644
--- a/roles/network/templates/network/rpi.j2
+++ b/roles/network/templates/network/rpi.j2
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 # iiab_network_mode is {{ iiab_network_mode  }}
+{% if gui_desired_network_role is defined %}
 # gui_desired_network_role is {{ gui_desired_network_role }}
-
+{% endif %}
 {% if iiab_network_mode != "Appliance"  %}
 #################   LANCONTROLLER   ###################
 auto br0