diff --git a/network/99-default.link b/network/99-default.link
index 429ac31e806..285c2e77103 100644
--- a/network/99-default.link
+++ b/network/99-default.link
@@ -16,5 +16,5 @@ OriginalName=*
 
 [Link]
 NamePolicy=keep kernel database onboard slot path
-AlternativeNamesPolicy=database onboard slot path
+AlternativeNamesPolicy=database onboard slot path mac
 MACAddressPolicy=persistent