diff --git a/files/etc/config.mesh/wireless b/files/etc/config.mesh/wireless
index 3e67e759..a523e331 100644
--- a/files/etc/config.mesh/wireless
+++ b/files/etc/config.mesh/wireless
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ config wifi-device  radio0
         option distance <wifi_distance>
         option country <wifi_country>
 	option htmode	HT20
+	option beacon_int 500
 include /etc/aredn_include/radio0path
 
 config wifi-iface