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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- Ask for missing context if needed.
- Analyze the provided data to identify bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or high-latency devices.
- Prioritize issues based on impact on overall performance.
- For each issue, explain the likely cause and provide specific areas to focus on for resolution.
- 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?