diff --git a/site/how-it-works.md b/site/how-it-works.md
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@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ encrypted, which carry encapsulated network packets. These
 
 Weave creates a network bridge on the host. Each container is
 connected to that bridge via a veth pair, the container side of which
-is given the IP address & netmask supplied in 'weave run'. Also
+is given the IP address & netmask supplied by the proxy. Also
 connected to the bridge is the weave router container.
 
 A weave router captures Ethernet packets from its bridge-connected