diff --git a/encryption/templates/wired_8021x b/encryption/templates/wired_8021x
index 072b42b..6d28668 100644
--- a/encryption/templates/wired_8021x
+++ b/encryption/templates/wired_8021x
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ version = 1
 require identity *Identity password *Password
 protected password *Password
 -----
+ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant
 eapol_version=1
 fast_reauth=0
 network={