diff --git a/roles/network/templates/hostapd/hostapd.conf.j2 b/roles/network/templates/hostapd/hostapd.conf.j2
index 1eb39a8c1..ebce5e047 100644
--- a/roles/network/templates/hostapd/hostapd.conf.j2
+++ b/roles/network/templates/hostapd/hostapd.conf.j2
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 interface={% if iiab_wireless_lan_iface is defined %}{{ iiab_wireless_lan_iface }}{% endif %}
 
+
 ssid={{ host_ssid }}
 channel={{ host_channel }}
 {%if iiab_lan_iface  == "br0" %}