diff --git a/man/systemd.network.xml b/man/systemd.network.xml
index a6e059ed17..752a15a4e0 100644
--- a/man/systemd.network.xml
+++ b/man/systemd.network.xml
@@ -370,11 +370,9 @@
         <varlistentry>
           <term><varname>BindCarrier=</varname></term>
           <listitem>
-            <para>A port or a list of ports. When set, controls the
-            behavior of the current interface. When all ports in the list
-            are in an operational down state, the current interface is brought
-            down. When at least one port has carrier, the current interface
-            is brought up.
+            <para>A link name or a list of link names. When set, controls the behavior of the current
+            link. When all links in the list are in an operational down state, the current link is brought
+            down. When at least one link has carrier, the current interface is brought up.
             </para>
           </listitem>
         </varlistentry>