diff --git a/samples/net/wifi/prj.conf b/samples/net/wifi/prj.conf
index de7de625340..09422d21ce8 100644
--- a/samples/net/wifi/prj.conf
+++ b/samples/net/wifi/prj.conf
@@ -29,3 +29,8 @@ CONFIG_NET_STATISTICS_PERIODIC_OUTPUT=n
 CONFIG_WIFI=y
 CONFIG_WIFI_LOG_LEVEL_ERR=y
 CONFIG_NET_L2_WIFI_SHELL=y
+# printing of scan results puts pressure on queues in new locking
+# design in net_mgmt. So, use a higher timeout for a crowded
+# environment.
+CONFIG_NET_MGMT_EVENT_QUEUE_TIMEOUT=5000
+CONFIG_NET_MGMT_EVENT_QUEUE_SIZE=16