diff --git a/Examples/Speedtest.py b/Examples/Speedtest.py
index 755d5f97..d26f85ac 100644
--- a/Examples/Speedtest.py
+++ b/Examples/Speedtest.py
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ def link_established(link):
     RNS.log("Link established with server, sending...")
     rd = os.urandom(link.mdu)
     started = time.time()
-    while link.status == RNS.Link.ACTIVE and data_sent < data_cap*1.25:
+    while link.status != RNS.Link.CLOSED and data_sent < data_cap*1.25:
         RNS.Packet(server_link, rd, create_receipt=False).send()
         data_sent += len(rd)