diff --git a/LeftPanel.qml b/LeftPanel.qml
index 0c1ccd12..e23d353c 100644
--- a/LeftPanel.qml
+++ b/LeftPanel.qml
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ Rectangle {
             anchors.left: parent.left
             anchors.right: parent.right
             anchors.bottom: parent.bottom
-            connected: true
+            connected: false
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/main.qml b/main.qml
index 168591df..b55ace8c 100644
--- a/main.qml
+++ b/main.qml
@@ -162,6 +162,7 @@ ApplicationWindow {
 
     function onWalletRefresh() {
         console.log(">>> wallet refreshed")
+        leftPanel.networkStatus.connected = wallet.connected
         onWalletUpdate();
     }
 
@@ -363,6 +364,7 @@ ApplicationWindow {
             visible: appWindow.rightPanelExpanded
         }
 
+
         MiddlePanel {
             id: middlePanel
             anchors.bottom: parent.bottom