diff --git a/drivers/staging/wfx/Kconfig b/drivers/staging/wfx/Kconfig
index 9b8a1c7a9e90..83ee4d0ca8c6 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wfx/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/staging/wfx/Kconfig
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 config WFX
 	tristate "Silicon Labs wireless chips WF200 and further"
 	depends on MAC80211
+	depends on MMC || !MMC # do not allow WFX=y if MMC=m
 	depends on (SPI || MMC)
 	help
 	  This is a driver for Silicons Labs WFxxx series (WF200 and further)