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title: Enabling the High-Performance Networking Feature (DPDK)
slug: zixi-broadcaster-zec-current-version/enabling-the-high-performance-networking-feature-dpdk
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createdAt: 2024-12-26T18:57:22.627Z
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After the installation, you will need to enable the High Performance Networking feature (DPDK) on a specific network interface.

### To enable the High Performance Networking feature:

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On Zixi Broadcaster, go to **Settings > Network**.
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Click the relevant network interface to display its details.
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Click the **Enable DPDK** button.

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Go to **Settings > General.**
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In the **Server Ports** section, for each port, select the **IP for DPDK** from the IP dropdown list.

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Restart the Zixi Broadcaster by going to the Status screen and clicking **Restart**.

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Confirm the restart.

High Performance Networking (DPDK) is enabled. When it is enabled, you will see that the button says “Disable DPDK”.
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