diff --git a/server/exampleReceiver.py b/server/exampleReceiver.py
index 60f07f6..ebf59cd 100644
--- a/server/exampleReceiver.py
+++ b/server/exampleReceiver.py
@@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ def get_eth0_ip():
         print(f"Error getting eth0 IP: {e}")
         exit
 
-artnet = Artnet.Artnet(BINDIP=get_eth0_ip)
+artNetBindIP = str(get_eth0_ip)
+
+artnet = Artnet.Artnet(BINDIP=artNetBindIP)
 
 while True:
     try: