diff --git a/target/linux/rockchip/armv8/target.mk b/target/linux/rockchip/armv8/target.mk
index a5e60a613e..dc232f57ef 100644
--- a/target/linux/rockchip/armv8/target.mk
+++ b/target/linux/rockchip/armv8/target.mk
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ ARCH:=aarch64
 SUBTARGET:=armv8
 BOARDNAME:=RK33xx boards (64 bit)
 
+DEFAULT_PACKAGES += ethtool
+
 define Target/Description
 	Build firmware image for Rockchip RK33xx devices.
 	This firmware features a 64 bit kernel.