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diff --git a/drivers/net/Kconfig b/drivers/net/Kconfig
index 81ef81c9a58..5b9e17bf174 100644
--- a/drivers/net/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/Kconfig
@@ -1968,6 +1968,16 @@ menuconfig NETDEV_1000
bool "Ethernet (1000 Mbit)"
depends on !UML
default y
+ ---help---
+ Ethernet (also called IEEE 802.3 or ISO 8802-2) is the most common
+ type of Local Area Network (LAN) in universities and companies.
+
+ Say Y here to get to see options for Gigabit Ethernet drivers.
+ This option alone does not add any kernel code.
+ Note that drivers supporting both 100 and 1000 MBit may be listed
+ under "Ethernet (10 or 100MBit)" instead.
+
+ If you say N, all options in this submenu will be skipped and disabled.
if NETDEV_1000
@@ -2339,6 +2349,11 @@ menuconfig NETDEV_10000
bool "Ethernet (10000 Mbit)"
depends on !UML
default y
+ ---help---
+ Say Y here to get to see options for 10 Gigabit Ethernet drivers.
+ This option alone does not add any kernel code.
+
+ If you say N, all options in this submenu will be skipped and disabled.
if NETDEV_10000