diff --git a/source/_includes/common-tasks/flashing_n2_otg.md b/source/_includes/common-tasks/flashing_n2_otg.md
index d6f46f80d00..8a53895d93e 100644
--- a/source/_includes/common-tasks/flashing_n2_otg.md
+++ b/source/_includes/common-tasks/flashing_n2_otg.md
@@ -72,9 +72,9 @@ This will configure the ODROID-N2+ and OTG to act as a memory card reader:
    - Make sure to toggle the boot mode switch back to MMC.
 
 4. Put the ODROID back in its case.
-5. Connect your ODROID-N2+ to your network with an Ethernet cable and plug in power.
+5. Connect your ODROID-N2+ to your network with an Ethernet cable, make sure there is internet access, and plug in power.
 
 6. If your router supports mDNS, you can reach your installation at `http://homeassistant.local:8123`. 
-   - If your network doesn’t support mDNS, you’ll have to use the IP address of your ODROID-N2+ instead of `homeassistant.local`. For example, `http://192.168.0.9:8123`. 
+   - If your network doesn’t support mDNS, you’ll have to use the IP address of your ODROID-N2+ instead of `homeassistant.local`. For example, `http://192.168.0.9:8123`.
    - You should be able to find the IP address of your ODROID-N2+ from the admin interface of your router.
 7. Continue with [onboarding](/getting-started/onboarding/).
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diff --git a/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md b/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md
index 53503a6e9c0..e9af36c2a5c 100644
--- a/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md
+++ b/source/_includes/installation/operating_system.md
@@ -227,7 +227,8 @@ Use this method only if Method 1 does not work for you.
 
 - If you used method 2 for the installation, install the boot medium into your x86-64 hardware.
 
-1. Plug in an Ethernet cable that is connected to the network.
+1. Plug in an Ethernet cable that is connected to the network and to the internet.
+   - Note: Internet is required because the newly installed Home Assistant OS does not contain all Home Assistant components yet. It downloads the latest version of Home Assistant Core on first start.
 2. Power the system on. If you have a screen connected to the {{site.installation.types[page.installation_type].board}} system, after a minute or so the Home Assistant welcome banner will appear in the console.
 
 <div class="note">
@@ -254,7 +255,8 @@ Or else, the BIOS might provide you with a tool to add boot options, there you c
 {% else %}
 
 1. Insert the boot medium ({{ site.installation.types[page.installation_type].installation_media }}) you just created.
-2. Plug in an Ethernet cable that is connected to the network and power the system on.
+2. Plug in an Ethernet cable that is connected to the network and to the internet and power the system on.
+   - Note: Internet is required because the newly installed Home Assistant OS does not contain all Home Assistant components yet. It downloads the latest version of Home Assistant Core on first start.
 
 {% endif %}