diff --git a/drivers/wireless/gs2200m.c b/drivers/wireless/gs2200m.c
index 6364c9f201..e0a5bc9ec6 100644
--- a/drivers/wireless/gs2200m.c
+++ b/drivers/wireless/gs2200m.c
@@ -666,6 +666,12 @@ errout:
 
       memcpy(&msg->addr, &pkt_dat->addr, sizeof(pkt_dat->addr));
 
+      /* Set the address family
+       * NOTE: gs2200m only supports IPv4
+       */
+
+      msg->addr.sin_family = AF_INET;
+
       /* In udp case, treat the packet separately */
 
       ret = false;