diff --git a/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml b/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml
index f2bbc5c4097..e3b66ff462a 100644
--- a/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml
+++ b/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
       - no switchport
     parents: int Ethernet1
     authorize: yes
+    provider: "{{ cli }}"
   connection: local
 
 - name: Enable Ethernet2 interface and disable switchport
@@ -14,4 +15,5 @@
       - no switchport
     parents: int Ethernet2
     authorize: yes
+    provider: "{{ cli }}"
   connection: local