diff --git a/system/ping6/Kconfig b/system/ping6/Kconfig
index 695464043..88cce1fb2 100644
--- a/system/ping6/Kconfig
+++ b/system/ping6/Kconfig
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
 config SYSTEM_PING6
 	tristate "ICMPv6 'ping6' command"
 	default n
-	depends on NET_ICMPv6_SOCKET || NET_USRSOCK
+	depends on NET_ICMPv6
+	select NETUTILS_PING6
 	---help---
 		Enable support for the ICMP 'ping' command.