Hi,
I have been exploring DPDK 19.xx for a firewall use case*demo.

I struggle to test DPDK applications as my laptop NIC is not supported by DPDK. Then I used a VMware workstation player where host OS is Windows10 and guest OS is Ubuntu 16.xx. In VM I get e1000 (* Intel Corporation 82540EM) as ethernet controller.*
I get I/O error when I try to run DPDK applications as there is known limitation on using* Intel Corporation 82540EM based on one of the references.

Is there way to change e1000-82540EM*into other supported NIC in vm workstation player ?

I have done binding NIC with DPDK drivers. But I lack DPDK supported physical NIC. But not sure to bring right virtual NIC.
Would be great if someone provides guidance

You may find the following helpful: https://www.vladan.fr/how-to-change-...a-mac-address/

A quick Google search also find the following:

Always VMXNet3. E1000 exists purely as a fall-back for OSes that have no VMware utilities. It's never meant to be used unless there is no other choice. VMXNet3 is faster, has lower overhead and is more stable.

Worth a shot

Thanks for info. I use vmware workstation player free version.

I shall try to put adapter type in vmx file and get back with results.

If not I am planning to try with kvm and explore options

Virtualbox is also a very popular option.

Sure. Will do that and update back