diff --git a/network/lan_endpoint.go b/network/lan_endpoint.go
index c9a83d92..85611d74 100644
--- a/network/lan_endpoint.go
+++ b/network/lan_endpoint.go
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ func NewEndpoint(ip, mac string) *Endpoint {
 
 	// start resolver goroutine
 	go func() {
-		if names, err := net.LookupAddr(e.IpAddress); err == nil {
+		if names, err := net.LookupAddr(e.IpAddress); err == nil && len(names) > 0 {
 			e.Hostname = names[0]
 			if e.ResolvedCallback != nil {
 				e.ResolvedCallback(e)