diff --git a/test/qa/test_connect.py b/test/qa/test_connect.py
index 31e4b4d3..67c808b7 100644
--- a/test/qa/test_connect.py
+++ b/test/qa/test_connect.py
@@ -39,16 +39,12 @@ def get_alias() -> str:
 
 
 def connect_base_test(connection_settings, group=(), name="", hostname=""):
+    print(connection_settings)
     output = sh.nordvpn(get_alias(), group, _tty_out=False)
     print(output)
 
     assert lib.is_connect_successful(output, name, hostname)
 
-    packets_captured = network.capture_traffic(connection_settings)
-
-    assert network.is_connected()
-    assert packets_captured > 0
-
 
 def disconnect_base_test():
     output = sh.nordvpn.disconnect()