diff --git a/engine/src/networking/com/jme3/network/kernel/tcp/SelectorKernel.java b/engine/src/networking/com/jme3/network/kernel/tcp/SelectorKernel.java
index 659591764..cd1161c53 100644
--- a/engine/src/networking/com/jme3/network/kernel/tcp/SelectorKernel.java
+++ b/engine/src/networking/com/jme3/network/kernel/tcp/SelectorKernel.java
@@ -265,6 +265,9 @@ public class SelectorKernel extends AbstractKernel
             // Make sure the channel is closed
             serverChannel.close();
 
+            // Force the selector to stop blocking
+            wakeupSelector();
+
             // And wait for it
             join();
         }