diff --git a/libraries/Ethernet/examples/WebServer/WebServer.ino b/libraries/Ethernet/examples/WebServer/WebServer.ino
index e9f34e0c5..bf798abad 100644
--- a/libraries/Ethernet/examples/WebServer/WebServer.ino
+++ b/libraries/Ethernet/examples/WebServer/WebServer.ino
@@ -97,7 +97,6 @@ void loop() {
     // close the connection:
     client.stop();
     Serial.println("client disconnected");
-    Ethernet.maintain();
   }
 }