diff --git a/datacenter/ucp/2.1/guides/admin/install/system-requirements.md b/datacenter/ucp/2.1/guides/admin/install/system-requirements.md
index 0ad408e9ab..c2efa8df48 100644
--- a/datacenter/ucp/2.1/guides/admin/install/system-requirements.md
+++ b/datacenter/ucp/2.1/guides/admin/install/system-requirements.md
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ When installing UCP on a host, make sure the following ports are open:
 | managers          |    in     | TCP 12386               | Port for the authentication worker                                                |
 | managers          |    in     | TCP 12387               | Port for the metrics service                                                      |
 
-Also, make sure the networks you're using allow the UCP components to
-communicate before they timing out.
+Also, make sure the networks you're using allow the UCP components enough time to
+communicate before they time out.
 
 | Component                              | Timeout (ms) | Configurable |
 |:---------------------------------------|:-------------|:-------------|