Starting Ninja Trader may produce pop error notifications warning similar to:

No internet Connection! bestorderflow indicators require a connection

Insufficient or slow internet connection. NinjaTrader requires a fast internet connection speed.

connection warning pop up

WHAT THESE ERROR MESSAGES MEAN:

An insufficient or slow internet connection triggers this notification.  NinjaTrader requires a fast internet connection to obtain and process data. 

What to do and how to fix:

1) Check your online internet connection speed with https://www.speedtest.net/ or similar services. You must use a wired connection and avoid Wi-Fi. 

2) Please make sure your antivirus is not blocking the NinjaTrader app. 

3) Restart your computer

4)) Close all apps/ programs, updates for Windows, antivirus, and any other programs running in the background. 

5) Check the cable connection to your fiber or wi-fi and test the connection speed again. 

6) Start the NinjaTrader app with a fast wired internet connection as described here: https://bestorderflow.com/userguide/1-prepare-ninjatrader-platform/2-2-internet-connection-requirements-for-ninjatrader