Could Someone Give me Advice on High Latency Issues with OBKIO in Multi-Branch Network Setup?

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Hello there,

I am new to OBKIO and have been using it to monitor our network performance across multiple branch offices. We are currently facing some challenges with high latency, and I would appreciate any insights or suggestions from the community.

Our setup includes a mix of wired and wireless connections across 10 branch offices; all of which are connected to our main data center. We have deployed OBKIO agents at each location to monitor performance. The issue we are encountering is that; despite having similar network configurations across branches; the latency varies significantly between certain locations, particularly during peak hours.

Each branch has a minimum of 100 Mbps, which should be sufficient for our needs.
All devices are up to date, and there doesn’t appear to be any hardware related issues.
The reports show latency spikes but don’t seem to indicate any specific cause.

Any tips on configuring OBKIO agents to provide more detailed insights into latency causes.
Best practices for optimizing network performance across multiple branches.
Any potential external factors that could be influencing these latency spikes.

Also, I have gone through this post; https://obkio.com/blog/how-to-identify-network-performance-issues-minitab/ which definitely helped me out a lot.

I am open to any suggestions or troubleshooting steps that might help us identify the root cause and improve overall network performance.

Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.

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Hello,

It sounds like you’ve set up a comprehensive network monitoring system with OBKIO across your branches—great job! Latency can often vary due to several factors, even with similar setups. Here are a few suggestions:

  1. Agent Configuration: Try adjusting OBKIO agent thresholds to detect specific patterns in latency spikes. Configuring alerts for peak hours might provide insights into bandwidth utilization.
  2. Wired vs. Wireless Impact: Wireless connections can contribute to higher latency. If possible, consider segmenting critical services to wired connections to see if it improves performance.
  3. External Factors: Look into potential ISP variations, especially during peak times, as they might be causing intermittent spikes in certain locations.

If you’re working towards a CCNA certificate, this experience offers valuable hands-on insights into network troubleshooting and optimization. Exploring routing protocols or Quality of Service (QoS) configurations for prioritizing traffic may also help.

Hope this helps, and best of luck with your network!