diff --git a/fabrik.kernel b/fabrik.kernel
index 7154752..58afab0 100644
--- a/fabrik.kernel
+++ b/fabrik.kernel
@@ -222,7 +222,6 @@ options ROUTETABLES=4
 
 # encapsulating network device
 device		gre
-device		tap
 
 # Common Address Redundancy Protocol
 device		carp