diff --git a/roles/network/defaults/main.yml b/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
index c5677dde1..f783a86c7 100644
--- a/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ wondershaper_upspeed: "1024"
 
 # Wi-Fi
 host_ssid: IIAB
-hostapd_wait: 1
+hostapd_wait: 5
 host_wifi_mode: g
 host_channel: 6
 host_wireless_n: False