diff --git a/i3pystatus/network.py b/i3pystatus/network.py
index 3e36468..4cc0f1b 100644
--- a/i3pystatus/network.py
+++ b/i3pystatus/network.py
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ class Network(IntervalModule):
     format_down = "{interface}"
     color_up = "#00FF00"
     color_down = "#FF0000"
-    detached_down = False
+    detached_down = True
 
     def init(self):
         if self.interface not in netifaces.interfaces() and not self.detached_down: