diff --git a/openwrt/package/microcom/Config.in b/openwrt/package/microcom/Config.in
index 29c4f5b33e..5eea1303d4 100644
--- a/openwrt/package/microcom/Config.in
+++ b/openwrt/package/microcom/Config.in
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 config BR2_PACKAGE_MICROCOM
 	tristate "microcom (serial terminal)"
-	default m
+	default m if CONFIG_DEVEL
 	help
 	  microcom is a minicom-like serial terminal emulator with scripting 
 	  support.