diff --git a/python/adapters/openolt/main.py b/python/adapters/openolt/main.py
index e23d532..024be85 100755
--- a/python/adapters/openolt/main.py
+++ b/python/adapters/openolt/main.py
@@ -372,6 +372,8 @@
                                           adapter_proxy=self.adapter_proxy,
                                           config=config)
 
+            self.adapter.start()
+
             openolt_request_handler = AdapterRequestFacade(adapter=self.adapter,
                                                            core_proxy=self.core_proxy)