diff --git a/group_vars/dch-gw/dch-network.yml b/group_vars/dch-gw/dch-network.yml
index 1cb2c3d..a1b5d28 100644
--- a/group_vars/dch-gw/dch-network.yml
+++ b/group_vars/dch-gw/dch-network.yml
@@ -85,6 +85,8 @@ allow_incoming:
   port: bootps
 - protocol: tcp
   port: ssh
+- protocol: tcp
+  port: 9876
 - protocol: tcp
   port: 10050