diff --git a/lib/network.py b/lib/network.py
index e1e65f8eb..1e9e49401 100644
--- a/lib/network.py
+++ b/lib/network.py
@@ -751,7 +751,7 @@ class Network(util.DaemonThread):
                         self.notify('updated')
                     else:
                         interface.print_error("header didn't connect, dismissing interface")
-                        interface.stop()
+                        interface.close()
                 else:
                     self.request_header(interface, data, next_height)