diff --git a/filter.sh b/filter.sh
index ddfa0f2..944a218 100755
--- a/filter.sh
+++ b/filter.sh
@@ -211,9 +211,9 @@ case "$1" in
         ;;
     *)
         check_dependencies
-        check_connectivity
         # fuehre script durchgaengig aus
         while true; do
+            check_connectivity
             check_vars
             debug_output
             get_unread_entries