diff --git a/Jellyfin.Networking/Manager/NetworkManager.cs b/Jellyfin.Networking/Manager/NetworkManager.cs
index f42c0aeeb0..b0046af481 100644
--- a/Jellyfin.Networking/Manager/NetworkManager.cs
+++ b/Jellyfin.Networking/Manager/NetworkManager.cs
@@ -588,8 +588,6 @@ namespace Jellyfin.Networking.Manager
             {
                 // Comma separated list of IP addresses or IP/netmask entries for networks that will be allowed to connect remotely.
                 // If left blank, all remote addresses will be allowed.
-                var remoteAddressFilter = RemoteAddressFilter;
-
                 if (RemoteAddressFilter.Count > 0 && !IsInLocalNetwork(remoteIp))
                 {
                     // remoteAddressFilter is a whitelist or blacklist.