diff --git a/target/linux/ar7/base-files/etc/config/network b/target/linux/ar7/base-files/etc/config/network
index 5fa112cc6e..b607a3023b 100644
--- a/target/linux/ar7/base-files/etc/config/network
+++ b/target/linux/ar7/base-files/etc/config/network
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ config interface lan
 #	option encaps	llc
 #	option vpi  	8
 #	option vci  	35
+#	option payload	routed # some ISPs need this set to 'bridged'
 
 
 # config interface wan