diff --git a/buildroot-external/kernel/device-support.config b/buildroot-external/kernel/device-support.config
index 7f8eaae3e..131ae2478 100644
--- a/buildroot-external/kernel/device-support.config
+++ b/buildroot-external/kernel/device-support.config
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ CONFIG_USBIP_HOST=m
 CONFIG_USBIP_VUDC=m
 
 CONFIG_USB_SERIAL=y
+CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_CONSOLE=y
 CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_GENERIC=y
 CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_OPTION=m
 CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_WWAN=m