diff --git a/net.c b/net.c
index bae8bef..fa9fa94 100644
--- a/net.c
+++ b/net.c
@@ -1718,6 +1718,9 @@
         term_printf("invalid link status '%s'; only 'up' or 'down' valid\n",
                     up_or_down);
 
+    if (vc->link_status_changed)
+        vc->link_status_changed(vc);
+
     return 1;
 }