diff --git a/src/freedombone-controlpanel b/src/freedombone-controlpanel
index 22c51722..a81a398c 100755
--- a/src/freedombone-controlpanel
+++ b/src/freedombone-controlpanel
@@ -1369,6 +1369,12 @@ Enter a static local IP address for this system.\n\nIt will typically be 192.168
             echo '#    network 192.168.7.0' >> /etc/network/interfaces
             echo '#    gateway 192.168.7.1' >> /etc/network/interfaces
 
+            clear
+            echo ''
+            echo $'Restarting the network daemon.'
+            echo ''
+            echo $'If you logged in using the previous IP address then you may need to close this terminal and log in again on the new one.'
+
             systemctl restart networking
 
             # see if the IP address has changed