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Slow System connection over the internet for offsite users

  • What is the telnet connection speed coming in from the outside?
    • Fast?
      • is the problem local to only one user or workstation
    • Acceptable?
      • is the problem local to only one user or workstation
    • Slow or very slow?
      • is there a problem at the user(s) end? How does his other internet connections flow?
      • is someone at the host or end user site using Kazaa, Morpheous, Limewire, Bittorrent or another filesharing program
      • does one (or more) pc's at either host or user site have a virus
      • have they added any new network equipment
      • is there a hub, ethernet card or other network feedback failure
    • Can't connect?
      • is Tcp working at the host site
      • can anyone else access from outside network
      • is the modem, hub, firewall, etc. turned off at the remote site
  • What is the connection speed going out?
    • Fast?
      • can users at the host site access the internet
    • Acceptable?
      • can users at the host site access the internet
    • Slow or very slow?
      • is there a problem at the user(s) end? How does his other internet connections flow?
      • is someone at the host or end user site using Kazaa, Morpheous, Limewire, Bittorrent or another filesharing program
      • does one (or more) pc's at either host or user site have a virus
      • have they added any new network equipment
      • is there a hub, ethernet card or other network feedback failure
    • Can't connect?
      • is the router working
      • does the router have power
      • is the router connected via cable to the hub/switch
      • have you contacted your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
      • has there been any changes to your network since it went down

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