diff --git a/roles/network/defaults/main.yml b/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
index a354fd7ac..9a546c8c1 100644
--- a/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/network/defaults/main.yml
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ wondershaper_upspeed: "1024"
 
 # WiFi
 host_ssid: IIAB
-hostapd_wait: 10
+hostapd_wait: 1
 host_wifi_mode: g
 host_channel: 6
 host_wireless_n: False