diff --git a/df_datalink_sp/src/networking/link_layer/service.c b/df_datalink_sp/src/networking/link_layer/service.c
index 78c7e57..a6277ab 100644
--- a/df_datalink_sp/src/networking/link_layer/service.c
+++ b/df_datalink_sp/src/networking/link_layer/service.c
@@ -318,6 +318,12 @@ int32_t L2_Service_Routine(L2_INST *instPtr, const L2_RTNE_TABLE_ENTRY *rtneEntr
 {
 	ASSERT(instPtr != NULL);
 	DBG_INFO("-------- ServiceNet Routine --------\n");
+
+	if (rtneEntry->slotSeq != 0)
+	{
+		return SUCCESS; // skip
+	}
+
 	PHY_INST* phyRef = instPtr->config.phyInstPtr;
 	L2_TOR_TYPE torState;
 	if (rtneEntry->src == L2_GetNodeId(instPtr))