diff --git a/script/ethercat.service.in b/script/ethercat.service.in
index e943e49c..12b09a66 100644
--- a/script/ethercat.service.in
+++ b/script/ethercat.service.in
@@ -1,10 +1,24 @@
 #
-# EtherCAT Master Kernel Modules
+# EtherCAT master kernel modules
 #
 
 [Unit]
 Description=EtherCAT Master Kernel Modules
 
+#
+# Uncomment this, if the generic Ethernet driver is used. It assures, that the
+# network interfaces are configured, before the master starts.
+#
+#Requires=network.service # Stop master, if network is stopped
+#After=network.service # Start master, after network is ready
+
+#
+# Uncomment this, if a native Ethernet driver is used. It assures, that the
+# network interfaces are configured, after the Ethernet drivers have been
+# replaced. Otherwise, the networking configuration tools could be confused.
+#
+#Before=network.service
+
 [Service]
 Type=oneshot
 RemainAfterExit=yes