# istio_54726.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2
kind: feature
area: traffic-management
issue:
- 54726
releaseNotes:
- |
  **Improved** The CNI agent to no longer require `hostNetwork`, improving compatibility. Dynamic switching to the host network is now performed whenever necessary.
  The old behavior can temporarily be restored by setting the `ambient.shareHostNetworkNamespace` field in the `istio-cni` chart.