diff --git a/cpu/6502/ipconfig/ipconfig.c b/cpu/6502/ipconfig/ipconfig.c
index dea8eb960..6af051f50 100644
--- a/cpu/6502/ipconfig/ipconfig.c
+++ b/cpu/6502/ipconfig/ipconfig.c
@@ -197,6 +197,8 @@ PROCESS_THREAD(ipconfig_process, ev, data)
 
   CTK_WIDGET_FOCUS(&window, &requestbutton);  
 
+  makestrings();
+
   ctk_window_open(&window);
 
   /* Allow resolver to set DNS server address. */