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title: Broadcaster Output with Network Bonding
slug: zixi-broadcaster-zec-current-version/broadcaster-output-with-network-bonding
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T15:15:03.702Z
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A Zixi Broadcaster can push a stream to another Zixi Broadcaster that has been divided into multiple network channels by utilizing multiple NICs. The Zixi Broadcaster at the destination will subsequently reuniting them into a single input stream. 

### To add network bonding to a Push Output:

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Create a Push Output by following the instructions in the [Adding Push Outputs](docId\:OJshbQBuhJUyo3D9L3MQJ) section.
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In the **Output Parameters** section, select the **Bond Links **checkbox.

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In the **Links** section, click the + button to add a second link:

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In the Host field, type the IP address of the destination Zixi Broadcaster.
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In the **Port** field, type the destination port number of the Zixi Broadcaster to which you want to stream. Default: 2088
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In the **Local IP** field, select the NIC in the Zixi Broadcaster (source) that you want to use to stream.
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In the **Max. Bitrate** field, enter a value approximately 2x the average bitrate for the stream.

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Note: The Max Bitrate parameter in a Zixi Push Output ***is not enforced as a hard limit.*** It is used as a guideline for transport, buffering, and pacing, but Zixi does not actively throttle or drop packets to keep the stream below this value. As a result, the actual bitrate may exceed the configured Max Bitrate, especially with variable bitrate content or bitrate bursts.
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In the **Backup** field, do one of the following:

- If you want to use this link only if there is not enough bandwidth in the other links, select the **Backup** checkbox. 
- If you want to use this link in parallel to other links, DO NOT select the Backup checkbox. 
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Configure additional parameters as required.
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Click **OK** to save the Zixi Broadcaster Output.
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