diff --git a/p2p/transport_test.go b/p2p/transport_test.go
index aae1091b2..e461c3645 100644
--- a/p2p/transport_test.go
+++ b/p2p/transport_test.go
@@ -633,6 +633,9 @@ func testSetupMultiplexTransport(t *testing.T) *MultiplexTransport {
 		t.Fatal(err)
 	}
 
+	// give the listener some time to get ready
+	time.Sleep(20 * time.Millisecond)
+
 	return mt
 }