diff --git a/targets/PROJECTS/GENERIC-LTE-EPC/CONF/oaiL1.nfapi.usrpx300.conf b/targets/PROJECTS/GENERIC-LTE-EPC/CONF/oaiL1.nfapi.usrpx300.conf
index 5cfd4dc768..51079cf604 100644
--- a/targets/PROJECTS/GENERIC-LTE-EPC/CONF/oaiL1.nfapi.usrpx300.conf
+++ b/targets/PROJECTS/GENERIC-LTE-EPC/CONF/oaiL1.nfapi.usrpx300.conf
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ L1s = (
     remote_n_portc   = 50001; // vnf p5 port
     local_n_portd    = 50010; // pnf p7 port
     remote_n_portd   = 50011; // vnf p7 port
+    pusch_proc_threads = 8;
   }  
 );