diff --git a/hw/rtl8139.c b/hw/rtl8139.c
index 2f8db58..9084678 100644
--- a/hw/rtl8139.c
+++ b/hw/rtl8139.c
@@ -810,9 +810,9 @@ static int rtl8139_can_receive(VLANClientState *nc)
 
     /* Receive (drop) packets if card is disabled.  */
     if (!s->clock_enabled)
-      return 1;
+      return 0;
     if (!rtl8139_receiver_enabled(s))
-      return 1;
+      return 0;
 
     if (rtl8139_cp_receiver_enabled(s)) {
         /* ??? Flow control not implemented in c+ mode.