diff --git a/modules/luci-mod-network/htdocs/luci-static/resources/view/network/wireless.js b/modules/luci-mod-network/htdocs/luci-static/resources/view/network/wireless.js
index e5e2173462..dec4586268 100644
--- a/modules/luci-mod-network/htdocs/luci-static/resources/view/network/wireless.js
+++ b/modules/luci-mod-network/htdocs/luci-static/resources/view/network/wireless.js
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ var CBIWifiFrequencyValue = form.Value.extend({
 		this.toggleWifiBand(elem);
 
 		bwdt.value = htval;
-		chan.value = chval || chan.options[0].value;
+		chan.value = chval || (chan.options[0] ? chan.options[0].value : 'auto');
 
 		return elem;
 	},