diff --git a/content/k3s/latest/en/installation/network-options/_index.md b/content/k3s/latest/en/installation/network-options/_index.md
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--- a/content/k3s/latest/en/installation/network-options/_index.md
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@@ -36,6 +36,14 @@ Visit the [Project Calico Docs](https://docs.projectcalico.org/) website. Follow
 
 Applyl the Canal YAML.
 
+Ensure the settings were applied by running the following command on the host:
+
+```
+cat /etc/cni/net.d/10-calico.conflist
+```
+
+You should see that ip forwarding is set to true.
+
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@@ -49,6 +57,15 @@ Follow the [Calico CNI Plugins Guide](https://docs.projectcalico.org/master/refe
 
 Apply the Calico YAML.
 
+Ensure the settings were applied by running the following command on the host:
+
+```
+cat /etc/cni/net.d/10-canal.conflist
+```
+
+You should see that ip forwarding is set to true.
+
+
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