diff --git a/bridge_master.py b/bridge_master.py
index da783cc..965071f 100755
--- a/bridge_master.py
+++ b/bridge_master.py
@@ -1795,7 +1795,7 @@ class routerHBP(HBSYSTEM):
                             self.STATUS[_slot]['_bcsq'] = True
                         return
             
-            _int_seq = int(_seq)
+            _int_seq == int(_seq.decode())
             #Duplicate handling#
             #Duplicate complete packet
             if self.STATUS[_slot]['lastData'] and self.STATUS[_slot]['lastData'] == _data and _int_seq > 1: