diff --git a/scenarios/examples/simple.yaml b/scenarios/examples/simple.yaml
index 9384df9..0f7d16e 100644
--- a/scenarios/examples/simple.yaml
+++ b/scenarios/examples/simple.yaml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
       vnf_name:  linux        # VNF name as introduced in OPENMANO DB
   networks: 
     default:                   # provide a name for this net or connection
+      external:  true
       interfaces: 
       - linux1:  eth0       # Node and its interface