diff --git a/autobuild_mac80211_release/get_stagingdir_root.mk b/autobuild_mac80211_release/get_stagingdir_root.mk
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+++ b/autobuild_mac80211_release/get_stagingdir_root.mk
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+OPENWRT_BUILD = 1
+
+include Makefile
+
+get-staging-dir-root:
+	@echo "$(STAGING_DIR_ROOT)"