diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig b/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig
index 704ebd26e628..82fcc1665e92 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlan-ng/Kconfig
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ config PRISM2_USB
 	tristate "Prism2.5/3 USB driver"
 	depends on WLAN && USB
 	select WIRELESS_EXT
+	select WEXT_PRIV
 	default n
 	---help---
 	  This is the wlan-ng prism 2.5/3 USB driver for a wide range of