diff --git a/roles/network/templates/network/systemd.j2 b/roles/network/templates/network/systemd.j2
index 9424d13e9..f5552e86d 100644
--- a/roles/network/templates/network/systemd.j2
+++ b/roles/network/templates/network/systemd.j2
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ iface br0 inet static
 {% if dhcpcd_result == "enabled" or wan_in_interfaces %}
 # client or user defined
 {% endif %}
-{% if dhcpcd_result != "enabled" and not wan_in_interfaces %}
+{% if dhcpcd_result != "enabled" and not wan_in_interfaces %} and wan_ip == "dhcp"
 #cover butt
 auto {{ iiab_wan_iface }}
 iface {{ iiab_wan_iface }} inet dhcp