diff --git a/source/netInstall.cpp b/source/netInstall.cpp
index 1c23760..4709d93 100755
--- a/source/netInstall.cpp
+++ b/source/netInstall.cpp
@@ -150,6 +150,11 @@ namespace netInstStuff{
 
             struct in_addr addr = {(in_addr_t) gethostid()};
             std::string ourIPAddr(inet_ntoa(addr));
+            // If our IP is 127.0.0.1, cancel because we aren't connected to a network
+            if (ourIPAddr == "1.0.0.127") {
+                inst::ui::mainApp->CreateShowDialog("Network connection not available", "Check that airplane mode is disabled and you're connected to a local network.", {"OK"}, true);
+                return {};
+            }
             inst::ui::setNetInfoText("Waiting for a connection... Your Switch's IP Address is: " + ourIPAddr);
 
             printf("%s %s\n", "Switch IP is ", inet_ntoa(addr));