diff --git a/vars/local_vars_big.yml b/vars/local_vars_big.yml
index c82ef4685..b55444dfe 100644
--- a/vars/local_vars_big.yml
+++ b/vars/local_vars_big.yml
@@ -122,6 +122,10 @@ openvpn_handle: BIG-sized - Put Your Name Here
 # IIAB-ADMIN runs here - see its vars near top of this file:
 # e.g. iiab_admin_user, iiab_admin_user_install, iiab_admin_can_sudo
 
+# dnsmasq is installed here -- configure LATER in 'network', after Stage 9.
+# (The full network stage runs after 9-LOCAL-ADDONS.  Or manually run
+# "cd /opt/iiab/iiab; sudo ./iiab-network").  Design under discussion: #2876
+
 # Some prefer 512MB for Zero W, others prefer 2048MB or higher for RPi 3 and 4.
 # Please see recommendations at: https://itsfoss.com/swap-size/
 pi_swap_file_size: 1024
@@ -146,8 +150,7 @@ pi_swap_file_size: 1024
 
 # SSHD runs here & also above in 1-PREP
 
-# DNS prep (dnsmasq, named &/or dhcpd) run here.  The full network stage runs
-# after 9-LOCAL-ADDONS (or manually run "cd /opt/iiab/iiab; ./iiab-network")
+# DNS prep (named &/or dhcpd) used to run here.  See dnsmasq in 1-PREP above.
 
 # Show entire contents of USB sticks/drives (at http://box/usb)
 iiab_usb_lib_show_all: True