diff --git a/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino b/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino
index b52ec2b..a562b02 100644
--- a/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino
+++ b/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino
@@ -4240,6 +4240,8 @@ void setup() {
 
     server.begin();
     Serial.println("Bare WebServer started");
+    lastStaReconnectAttempt = millis() - STA_RECONNECT_INTERVAL_MS + 5000;
+
     heapCheckpoint("setup:end");
 }