diff --git a/network/iptables.md b/network/iptables.md
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--- a/network/iptables.md
+++ b/network/iptables.md
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ inserts into your `iptables` policies.
 
 ## Add iptables policies before Docker's rules
 
-All of Docker's `iptables` rules are added to the `DOCKER` table. Do not
+All of Docker's `iptables` rules are added to the `DOCKER` chain. Do not
 manipulate this table manually. If you need to add rules which load before
-Docker's rules, add them to the `DOCKER-USER` table. These rules are loaded
+Docker's rules, add them to the `DOCKER-USER` chain. These rules are loaded
 before any rules Docker creates automatically.
 
 ### Restrict connections to the Docker daemon
@@ -58,4 +58,4 @@ for most users, because the `iptables` policies then need to be managed by hand.
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- Read [Docker Reference Architecture: Designing Scalable, Portable Docker Container Networks](https://success.docker.com/Architecture/Docker_Reference_Architecture%3A_Designing_Scalable%2C_Portable_Docker_Container_Networks)
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+- Read [Docker Reference Architecture: Designing Scalable, Portable Docker Container Networks](https://success.docker.com/Architecture/Docker_Reference_Architecture%3A_Designing_Scalable%2C_Portable_Docker_Container_Networks)