diff --git a/target/linux/ramips/dts/RE6500.dts b/target/linux/ramips/dts/RE6500.dts
index d1bf5ba85e..5f9b214c2a 100644
--- a/target/linux/ramips/dts/RE6500.dts
+++ b/target/linux/ramips/dts/RE6500.dts
@@ -84,6 +84,10 @@
 		};
 	};
 
+	ethernet@1e100000 {
+		mtd-mac-address = <&factory 0x2e>;
+	};
+
 	gpio-leds {
 		compatible = "gpio-leds";