Here's a simple utility to test LAN speed: http://download.cnet.com/LAN-Speed-Test/3000-2085_4-10908738.html

>I am going to try this another way.
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>Last time, the issue with loading a Combo Box with 12000 records, caused the whole discussion to be derailed into criticizing the Programming technique of using a Combo box.. So, Lets just forget the Combo-Box altogether.
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>The problem is, I have ONE customer with seemingly slow network Speed. It effects opening and accessing larger tables across the network that are on the Server (as well as loading Combo boxes, etc). Just doing anything that has to do with accessing files that are across the network seems too slow. But when I access the same files on the Server (accessing data via the local disk) things are lighting fast again.
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>The shop claims to have 1 GIG network gear, but I have customers at other locations running 1GIG network, where the same size tables open 10 to 100 timed faster.
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>So, I am looking for any clues on how to test and optimize the network speed? For example a list of things to look for to optimize the LAN speed?
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>As far as testing goes, I could write a little test PRG that would build a 1 GIG byte file, and then would TIME the transfer (COPY) of this file across the network. In which case, How long should a 1 GIG Byte file take at 1 GIG network speed ?
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>Thanks