diff --git a/libraries/MySensors/core/MyGatewayTransportEthernet.cpp b/libraries/MySensors/core/MyGatewayTransportEthernet.cpp
index d04c7d8..d18fc31 100644
--- a/libraries/MySensors/core/MyGatewayTransportEthernet.cpp
+++ b/libraries/MySensors/core/MyGatewayTransportEthernet.cpp
@@ -134,9 +134,6 @@ bool gatewayTransportInit() {
 	#else
 		// we have to use pointers due to the constructor of EthernetServer
 		_ethernetServer.begin();
-		#if defined(MY_GATEWAY_ESP8266)
-			_ethernetServer.setNoDelay(true);
-		#endif
 	#endif /* USE_UDP */
 	_w5100_spi_en(false);
 	return true;