diff --git a/arch/risc-v/src/common/espressif/esp_wifi_event_handler.c b/arch/risc-v/src/common/espressif/esp_wifi_event_handler.c
index eb64138b551..02e63f246b8 100644
--- a/arch/risc-v/src/common/espressif/esp_wifi_event_handler.c
+++ b/arch/risc-v/src/common/espressif/esp_wifi_event_handler.c
@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ static bool g_wifi_handler_registered;
  *
  ****************************************************************************/
 
+#ifdef ESP_WLAN_HAS_STA
 static void esp_reconnect_work_cb(void *arg)
 {
   UNUSED(arg);
@@ -113,6 +114,7 @@ static void esp_reconnect_work_cb(void *arg)
       wlerr("Failed to reconnect to Wi-Fi on callback\n");
     }
 }
+#endif /* ESP_WLAN_HAS_STA */
 
 /****************************************************************************
  * Name: esp_wifi_event_handler