diff --git a/vars/local_vars_medium.yml b/vars/local_vars_medium.yml
index f14681352..4ba1f2621 100644
--- a/vars/local_vars_medium.yml
+++ b/vars/local_vars_medium.yml
@@ -63,8 +63,12 @@ iiab_gateway_enabled: False
 # wan_netmask: 255.255.255.0
 # wan_gateway: 192.168.1.1
 # wan_nameserver: 192.168.1.1
-# wan_ipV4LL: False    # Keep this as 'False' to strongly mandate the Static IP
-# <wan_ip> for eth0 when no DHCP is detected on the wire.
+#
+# wan_try_dhcp_then_static_ip: True  # Facilitate field updates w/ cablemodems.
+# dhcp_timeout: 10     # Revert to Static IP or 169.254.x.y if DHCP isn't
+# detected on the Ethernet network in 10 seconds (dhcpcd default is 30 sec).
+# wan_ipV4LL: False    # Keep this as 'False' to strongly mandate Static IP
+# <wan_ip> for eth0 (and avoid 169.254.x.y when DHCP isn't detected).
 #
 # Change this to 'True' if you want the 3-steps below:
 # 1. Try to set eth0 as Static IP <wan_ip> (if 'arp <wan_gateway>' responds).