diff --git a/Debian-Buster-Encrypted-Root-on-ZFS.md b/Debian-Buster-Encrypted-Root-on-ZFS.md
index 4a0ff87..2f906ac 100644
--- a/Debian-Buster-Encrypted-Root-on-ZFS.md
+++ b/Debian-Buster-Encrypted-Root-on-ZFS.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ ZFS native encryption encrypts the data and most metadata in the root pool. It d
 
 ## Step 1: Prepare The Install Environment
 
-1.1  Boot the Debian GNU/Linux Live CD. If prompted, login with the username `user` and password `live`.
+1.1  Boot the Debian GNU/Linux Live CD. If prompted, login with the username `user` and password `live`. Connect your system to the Internet as appropriate (e.g. join your WiFi network).
 
 1.2  Optional: Install and start the OpenSSH server in the Live CD environment:
 
diff --git a/Debian-Buster-Root-on-ZFS.md b/Debian-Buster-Root-on-ZFS.md
index a704801..cb1a1cd 100644
--- a/Debian-Buster-Root-on-ZFS.md
+++ b/Debian-Buster-Root-on-ZFS.md
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ LUKS encrypts almost everything: the OS, swap, home directories, and anything el
 
 ## Step 1: Prepare The Install Environment
 
-1.1  Boot the Debian GNU/Linux Live CD. If prompted, login with the username `user` and password `live`.
+1.1  Boot the Debian GNU/Linux Live CD. If prompted, login with the username `user` and password `live`. Connect your system to the Internet as appropriate (e.g. join your WiFi network).
 
 1.2  Optional: Install and start the OpenSSH server in the Live CD environment:
 
diff --git a/Debian-Stretch-Root-on-ZFS.md b/Debian-Stretch-Root-on-ZFS.md
index c0c775f..2d33d4b 100644
--- a/Debian-Stretch-Root-on-ZFS.md
+++ b/Debian-Stretch-Root-on-ZFS.md
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ LUKS encrypts almost everything: the OS, swap, home directories, and anything el
 
 ## Step 1: Prepare The Install Environment
 
-1.1  Boot the Debian GNU/Linux Live CD. If prompted, login with the username `user` and password `live`.
+1.1  Boot the Debian GNU/Linux Live CD. If prompted, login with the username `user` and password `live`. Connect your system to the Internet as appropriate (e.g. join your WiFi network).
 
 1.2  Optional: Install and start the OpenSSH server in the Live CD environment:
 
diff --git a/Ubuntu-16.04-Root-on-ZFS.md b/Ubuntu-16.04-Root-on-ZFS.md
index c9264ba..addf027 100644
--- a/Ubuntu-16.04-Root-on-ZFS.md
+++ b/Ubuntu-16.04-Root-on-ZFS.md
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ If you want encryption, LUKS is recommended.
 
 ## Step 1: Prepare The Install Environment
 
-1.1  Boot the Ubuntu Live CD, select Try Linux, and open a terminal (press Ctrl-Alt-T).
+1.1  Boot the Ubuntu Live CD. Select Try Ubuntu.  Connect your system to the Internet as appropriate (e.g. join your WiFi network). Open a terminal (press Ctrl-Alt-T).
 
 1.2  Setup and update the repositories:
 
diff --git a/Ubuntu-18.04-Root-on-ZFS.md b/Ubuntu-18.04-Root-on-ZFS.md
index 9a64e21..b3c18f0 100644
--- a/Ubuntu-18.04-Root-on-ZFS.md
+++ b/Ubuntu-18.04-Root-on-ZFS.md
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ LUKS encrypts almost everything: the OS, swap, home directories, and anything el
 
 ## Step 1: Prepare The Install Environment
 
-1.1  Boot the Ubuntu Live CD, select Try Ubuntu, and open a terminal (press Ctrl-Alt-T).
+1.1  Boot the Ubuntu Live CD. Select Try Ubuntu.  Connect your system to the Internet as appropriate (e.g. join your WiFi network). Open a terminal (press Ctrl-Alt-T).
 
 1.2  Setup and update the repositories: