diff --git a/net/batman-adv/main.c b/net/batman-adv/main.c
index c2b06b7..e367e69 100644
--- a/net/batman-adv/main.c
+++ b/net/batman-adv/main.c
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@
 	if (vis_init(bat_priv) < 1)
 		goto err;
 
+	atomic_set(&bat_priv->gw_reselect, 0);
 	atomic_set(&bat_priv->mesh_state, MESH_ACTIVE);
 	goto end;