diff --git a/nixos/tests/3proxy.nix b/nixos/tests/3proxy.nix
index 3e2061d7e42..de3056f6710 100644
--- a/nixos/tests/3proxy.nix
+++ b/nixos/tests/3proxy.nix
@@ -134,6 +134,10 @@ import ./make-test-python.nix ({ pkgs, ...} : {
   };
 
   testScript = ''
+    start_all()
+
+    peer0.wait_for_unit("network-online.target")
+
     peer1.wait_for_unit("3proxy.service")
     peer1.wait_for_open_port("9999")