diff --git a/hitl/run.sh b/hitl/run.sh
index 947a0d3..41d59a0 100755
--- a/hitl/run.sh
+++ b/hitl/run.sh
@@ -17,13 +17,14 @@ python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt
 
 cargo flash --elf target/thumbv7em-none-eabihf/release/dual-iir --chip STM32H743ZITx
 
+# Before attempting to ping the device, sleep to allow Stabilizer to boot.
 sleep 30
 
 # Test pinging Stabilizer. This exercises that:
 # * DHCP is functional and an IP has been acquired
 # * Stabilizer's network is functioning as intended
 # * The stabilizer application is operational
-ping -c 5 -w 45 stabilizer-hitl
+ping -c 5 -w 20 stabilizer-hitl
 
 # Test the MQTT interface.
 python3 miniconf.py dt/sinara/stabilizer afe/0='"G2"'