diff --git a/nova/compute/network.py b/nova/compute/network.py
index 4d5f4bf5ff..618e7bffb9 100644
--- a/nova/compute/network.py
+++ b/nova/compute/network.py
@@ -88,6 +88,9 @@ class BaseNetwork(datastore.RedisModel):
     def netmask(self):
         return self.network.netmask()
     @property
+    def gateway(self):
+        return self.network[1]
+    @property
     def broadcast(self):
         return self.network.broadcast()
     @property