diff --git a/torba/tests/client_tests/integration/test_network.py b/torba/tests/client_tests/integration/test_network.py
index fb901196a..cc5aef955 100644
--- a/torba/tests/client_tests/integration/test_network.py
+++ b/torba/tests/client_tests/integration/test_network.py
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ class ReconnectTests(IntegrationTestCase):
         # * goes to pick some water outside... * time passes by and another donation comes in
         sendtxid = await self.blockchain.send_to_address(address1, 42)
         await self.blockchain.generate(1)
+        # (this is just so the test doesnt hang forever if it doesnt reconnect, also its not instant yet)
+        await asyncio.wait_for(self.ledger.network.on_connected.first, timeout=1.0)
         # omg, the burned cable still works! torba is fire proof!
         await self.ledger.network.get_transaction(sendtxid)