diff --git a/tests/pillar/network_extended.sls b/tests/pillar/network_extended.sls
index 19587c9..e0e428d 100644
--- a/tests/pillar/network_extended.sls
+++ b/tests/pillar/network_extended.sls
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
     hostname: linux
     fqdn: linux.ci.local
     network_manager: false
+    tap_custom_txqueuelen: 10000
     interface:
       eth0:
         enabled: true