diff --git a/plinth/network.py b/plinth/network.py
index 286ac579e..7075c21b9 100644
--- a/plinth/network.py
+++ b/plinth/network.py
@@ -102,7 +102,9 @@ def get_status_from_connection(connection):
         status['wireless']['ssid'] = setting_wireless.get_ssid().get_data()
 
     primary_connection = nm.Client.new(None).get_primary_connection()
-    status['primary'] = (primary_connection.get_uuid() == connection.get_uuid())
+    if primary_connection:
+        status['primary'] = (primary_connection.get_uuid() ==
+                             connection.get_uuid())
 
     return status