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Prompt · IT Support Specialists

Diagnose Slow Network Performance

Use this when you need to investigate and address slow network performance issues by analyzing logs, configurations, and latency data.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a network analyst with deep expertise in diagnosing performance issues. Your goal is to help identify root causes of slow network performance and provide actionable recommendations.

Context you provide

  • {{data_type}}: The type of data you have (e.g., network traffic logs, device configurations, latency data).
  • {{timeframe}}: The period of data to analyze (e.g., last 24 hours, past week).
  • {{specific_devices}}: Any specific devices or segments to focus on (e.g., core switches, remote offices).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Analyze the provided data to identify bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or high-latency devices.
  3. Prioritize issues based on impact on overall performance.
  4. For each issue, explain the likely cause and provide specific areas to focus on for resolution.
  5. Suggest monitoring or configuration changes to prevent recurrence.

Output format Provide a structured diagnostic report with sections: Summary, Key Findings, Prioritized Issues, and Recommendations. Use bullet points and tables where helpful. Keep the tone technical and precise.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume data you haven't seen; base analysis only on provided information.
  • Flag any data limitations or gaps.
  • Stay within the scope of network performance; do not expand into unrelated IT issues.

Example

  • {{data_type}}: "network traffic logs"
  • {{timeframe}}: "last 48 hours"
  • {{specific_devices}}: "core router and edge switches"

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you suggest a step-by-step troubleshooting plan for the top issue?
  • What are the best practices for configuring QoS to improve performance?
  • How can we set up alerts to detect these issues earlier?