diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js
index bff92332a2..0a209373ab 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/EventPane.js
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ OpenLayers.Layer.EventPane = OpenLayers.Class(OpenLayers.Layer, {
      *     you, you should turn this option off, or use spherical mercator. 
      *     Default is on.
      */
-    smootherDragging: true,
+    smoothDragPan: true,
 
     /**
      * Property: isBaseLayer