diff --git a/wled00/wled.cpp b/wled00/wled.cpp
index 9b15f7a32a..38e19de372 100644
--- a/wled00/wled.cpp
+++ b/wled00/wled.cpp
@@ -649,7 +649,6 @@ void WLED::initConnection()
   if (!WLED_WIFI_CONFIGURED) {
     DEBUG_PRINTLN(F("No connection configured."));
     if (!apActive) initAP();        // instantly go to ap mode
-    return;
   } else if (!apActive) {
     if (apBehavior == AP_BEHAVIOR_ALWAYS) {
       DEBUG_PRINTLN(F("Access point ALWAYS enabled."));