diff --git a/script/ethercat.conf b/script/ethercat.conf
index 0be604af..a4f85603 100644
--- a/script/ethercat.conf
+++ b/script/ethercat.conf
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ MASTER0_DEVICE=""
 #
 # Possible values: 8139too, e100, e1000, e1000e, r8169, generic, ccat, igb, igc.
 # Separate multiple drivers with spaces.
+# A list of all matching kernel versions can be found here:
+# https://docs.etherlab.org/ethercat/1.5/doxygen/devicedrivers.html
 #
 # Note: The e100, e1000, e1000e, r8169, ccat, igb and igc drivers are not built by
 # default. Enable them with the --enable-<driver> configure switches.
@@ -67,6 +69,11 @@ MASTER0_DEVICE=""
 #
 DEVICE_MODULES=""
 
+# If you have any issues about network interfaces not being configured
+# properly, systemd may need some additional infos about your setup.
+# Have a look at the service file, you'll find some details there.
+#
+
 #
 # Flags for loading kernel modules.
 #
diff --git a/script/ethercat.service.in b/script/ethercat.service.in
index b59277e9..c3a6605b 100644
--- a/script/ethercat.service.in
+++ b/script/ethercat.service.in
@@ -5,19 +5,28 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=EtherCAT Master Kernel Modules
 
+# Fine tuning of the startup dependencies below are recommended
+# to provide a reliable startup routine.
+# The dependencies below can be either uncommented after copying
+# this file to /etc/systemd/system or by creating overrides:
+# Copy the needed dependencies into
+# /etc/systemd/system/ethercat.service.d/50-dependencies.conf
+# in a [Unit] section.
+
 #
 # 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
+#Requires=network.target # Stop master, if network is stopped
+#After=network.target # 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
+#Before=network-pre.target
+#Wants=network-pre.target
 
 [Service]
 Type=oneshot