diff --git a/tests/cts/net/src/android/net/wifi/cts/WifiManagerTest.java b/tests/cts/net/src/android/net/wifi/cts/WifiManagerTest.java
index 55fd1f5722..5497454bfd 100644
--- a/tests/cts/net/src/android/net/wifi/cts/WifiManagerTest.java
+++ b/tests/cts/net/src/android/net/wifi/cts/WifiManagerTest.java
@@ -484,6 +484,9 @@ public class WifiManagerTest extends AndroidTestCase {
         }
         assertTrue(mWifiManager.isWifiEnabled());
 
+        // This will generate a distinct stack trace if the initial connection fails.
+        connectWifi();
+
         int i = 0;
         for (; i < 15; i++) {
             // Wait for a WiFi connection