diff --git a/net/batman-adv/routing.c b/net/batman-adv/routing.c
index b1824bb..840e2c6 100644
--- a/net/batman-adv/routing.c
+++ b/net/batman-adv/routing.c
@@ -234,17 +234,14 @@
 {
 	if ((seq_num_diff <= -TQ_LOCAL_WINDOW_SIZE) ||
 	    (seq_num_diff >= EXPECTED_SEQNO_RANGE)) {
-		if (has_timed_out(*last_reset, RESET_PROTECTION_MS)) {
-
-			*last_reset = jiffies;
-			bat_dbg(DBG_BATMAN, bat_priv,
-				"old packet received, start protection\n");
-
-			return 0;
-		} else {
+		if (!has_timed_out(*last_reset, RESET_PROTECTION_MS))
 			return 1;
-		}
+
+		*last_reset = jiffies;
+		bat_dbg(DBG_BATMAN, bat_priv,
+			"old packet received, start protection\n");
 	}
+
 	return 0;
 }