diff --git a/tests/fw/forwarder.cpp b/tests/fw/forwarder.cpp
index 23d8828..27653bc 100644
--- a/tests/fw/forwarder.cpp
+++ b/tests/fw/forwarder.cpp
@@ -32,6 +32,11 @@
     m_ioService.stop();
   }
 
+  virtual void
+  close()
+  {
+  }
+
   void
   receiveInterest(const Interest& interest)
   {