diff --git a/autotests/testAP/hw.conf b/autotests/testAP/hw.conf
index 305d0eee..f4cb9f5c 100644
--- a/autotests/testAP/hw.conf
+++ b/autotests/testAP/hw.conf
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 [SETUP]
 num_radios=3
+max_test_exec_interval_sec=40
 
 [HOSTAPD]
 rad0=psk-ccmp.conf