diff --git a/ttcn3-hnbgw-test/with-pfcp/osmo-hnbgw.cfg b/ttcn3-hnbgw-test/with-pfcp/osmo-hnbgw.cfg
index 377fad8e..9ff6fe79 100644
--- a/ttcn3-hnbgw-test/with-pfcp/osmo-hnbgw.cfg
+++ b/ttcn3-hnbgw-test/with-pfcp/osmo-hnbgw.cfg
@@ -73,6 +73,8 @@ hnbgw
   mgw remote-ip 172.18.35.203
  # don't spam RANAP RESET messages for up to eight CN links across all tests
  timer hnbgw T4 60
+ # send PFCP Assoc Setup Req more often
+ timer pfcp x26 5
 
 msc 0
  remote-addr msc-naught