diff --git a/tests/functional/test_ppc64_e500.py b/tests/functional/test_ppc64_e500.py
index 9ce7ae6c47..f5fcad9f6b 100755
--- a/tests/functional/test_ppc64_e500.py
+++ b/tests/functional/test_ppc64_e500.py
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ class E500Test(LinuxKernelTest):
 
     def test_ppc64_e500_buildroot(self):
         self.set_machine('ppce500')
+        self.require_netdev('user')
         self.cpu = 'e5500'
 
         uimage_path = self.ASSET_BR2_E5500_UIMAGE.fetch()