diff --git a/usr/local/www/interfaces_opt.php b/usr/local/www/interfaces_opt.php
index 9c8808f4ce..1b1fd5dee2 100755
--- a/usr/local/www/interfaces_opt.php
+++ b/usr/local/www/interfaces_opt.php
@@ -112,8 +112,8 @@ if ($_POST) {
 				$input_errors[] = "Interfaces cannot be bridged while the captive portal is enabled.";
 			}
 		} else {
-			$reqdfields = explode(" ", "descr ipaddr subnet");
-			$reqdfieldsn = explode(",", "Description,IP address,Subnet bit count");
+			$reqdfields = explode(" ", "descr");
+			$reqdfieldsn = explode(",", "Description");
 
 			do_input_validation($_POST, $reqdfields, $reqdfieldsn, &$input_errors);