diff --git a/drivers/net/usb/cdc_eem.c b/drivers/net/usb/cdc_eem.c
index 685a4e2..434d5af 100644
--- a/drivers/net/usb/cdc_eem.c
+++ b/drivers/net/usb/cdc_eem.c
@@ -368,6 +368,7 @@
 	.disconnect =	usbnet_disconnect,
 	.suspend =	usbnet_suspend,
 	.resume =	usbnet_resume,
+	.disable_hub_initiated_lpm = 1,
 };
 
 module_usb_driver(eem_driver);