How to Monitor Firewall Performance: Tackling Firewall Overload

Is your network running slower than usual? Do you notice strange delays or unexpected drops in performance? Do not rush to blame your Internet connection – it could be your firewall.

Think of your firewall as a gate for your network. If the gate is stuck, overcrowded, or not working properly, everything behind it suffers. The result? Sluggish speeds, frustrated users, and potential security risks.

This article is here to help. We’ll walk you through how to monitor your firewall’s performance, spot common issues, and fix them before they cause serious problems. With the right approach and tools, you can keep your network running fast, secure, and reliable.

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Firewalls have taken center stage in network security over the last decade, becoming essential for protecting networks from an ever-growing list of threats. But here’s the catch: the way firewalls perform in the real world often doesn’t match the promises made by their vendors.

Why?

Vendors sometimes sell firewalls that are too small for a company’s needs or fail to account for the performance hit when all the security features are enabled. Sizing a firewall correctly is challenging, especially when resource-intensive features like intrusion detection, threat prevention, and traffic filtering come into play. While these tools are essential for robust security, they demand significant resources, causing the firewall to work harder. This strain can result in slowdowns, bottlenecks, or even outright failures.

Many firewalls fall short of their specifications, with devices claiming to support high speeds like 1Gbps often delivering only a fraction of that when features are fully enabled. Additionally, mismatched bandwidth capacity leads to congestion, packet loss, and dropped connections. The more features you enable, the greater the resource strain, potentially locking businesses into underperforming devices with long-term licenses.

This raises a critical question: Is your firewall equipped to handle the growing demands of your network, or is it silently failing behind the scenes?

This is where firewall monitoring becomes critical. Firewall monitoring involves keeping an eye on key performance metrics like CPU usage, memory utilization, throughput, and latency to ensure your firewall is functioning optimally. It helps you:

• Spot Resource Overloads: Understand when your firewall is under strain and at risk of causing network slowdowns.
• Identify Misconfigurations: Detect rules or policies that could be hampering performance or security.
• Adapt to Growth: Ensure your firewall can handle increasing traffic as your network evolves.

Without proper monitoring, these issues often go unnoticed until they cause serious problems, like a slowdown that impacts users or a security gap that leaves your network vulnerable. Monitoring doesn’t just prevent these problems – it gives you visibility into how your firewall is performing in real-world conditions and whether it’s truly meeting your organization’s needs.

Firewalls can run into performance problems that affect your whole network. These problems are actually pretty common, but many people don’t realize they can slow down their firewall. If your firewall isn’t working properly, it might be because of these common network issues.

Firewalls are resource-intensive devices, and their performance often hinges on the efficient use of CPU and memory. When a firewall operates near or at capacity, it struggles to process traffic and apply security measures, resulting in slower performance and even dropped connections.

This typically occurs when advanced security features like intrusion prevention or deep packet inspection are enabled. For example, if a firewall’s CPU usage consistently exceeds 85% due to resource-intensive features like intrusion prevention, it may slow down traffic processing and risk missing security threats.

Screenshot from Obkio's Firewall Monitoring Tool

Packet drops occur when a firewall cannot handle incoming or outgoing data packets, leading to loss of information. This can stem from bandwidth limitations, overloaded hardware, or configuration errors.

In real-world scenarios, a business hosting an online webinar may experience stuttering or freezing video feeds because the firewall is dropping packets under heavy traffic. Even a 1% packet loss can severely degrade the performance of streaming and real-time communication tools.

Latency refers to the delay in data transmission between two points, and high latency can slow down the user experience. Firewalls often introduce latency when they process traffic through multiple security features, such as VPN encryption or threat detection.

For instance, remote employees accessing cloud services via a VPN may notice sluggish performance because the firewall takes extra time to inspect and encrypt data packets. For VoIP calls, latency exceeding 150ms can cause noticeable delays in conversations, making communication difficult.

Firewalls maintain connection tables to track active sessions, but these tables have limits. When traffic exceeds this capacity, new connections are either delayed or dropped entirely.

This often occurs during traffic surges, such as during a flash sale on an e-commerce website, where thousands of users connect simultaneously, overwhelming the firewall and causing checkout failures. Also, during a DDoS attack, a firewall with a 10,000-connection limit may be overwhelmed by malicious traffic, causing legitimate users to be disconnected.

Bandwidth bottlenecks occur when the amount of data trying to pass through the firewall exceeds its throughput capacity. This is a common issue, especially when companies purchase firewalls that are undersized for their network needs. For example, a business might deploy a firewall designed to handle 1 Gbps of throughput, only to find that during peak traffic periods – such as a product launch or a sudden influx of remote workers – the firewall struggles to keep up. As a result, traffic gets delayed, and applications become sluggish or unresponsive.

When a firewall is unable to manage the volume of incoming and outgoing traffic, it causes a bottleneck that can disrupt critical services, such as video conferencing, cloud applications, or file transfers. Without adequate bandwidth, even everyday activities can suffer, slowing down business operations and leading to frustrated employees and customers.

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Modern firewalls are equipped with robust security features like intrusion prevention systems and malware detection, but these features are resource-heavy. When all features are enabled simultaneously, the firewall may experience performance degradation.

For instance, a business enabling SSL inspection to protect against encrypted threats may notice reduced throughput. SSL inspection on a mid-range firewall could cause a 30% drop in throughput, slowing down applications like video conferencing or file sharing.

Misconfigured firewall rules and policies are a common yet often overlooked cause of performance issues. Firewalls rely on rules to determine which traffic is allowed or denied, but when these rules are overly complex, redundant, or outdated, they can slow down traffic processing. For instance, a company that has accumulated several firewall rules over time, often through multiple network updates or expansions, may face significant performance degradation. The firewall must evaluate all of these rules for every incoming or outgoing packet, which can be time-consuming.

When rules are redundant or conflicting, the firewall may spend unnecessary time sorting through them, leading to delays in traffic transmission. For example, if an old rule permits traffic from a specific IP address while a newer, more restrictive rule blocks it, the firewall may struggle to process the conflicting instructions, delaying traffic flow.

Firewalls, like any complex network device, rely on both hardware and software to function effectively. When the firewall's firmware is outdated or contains bugs, it can cause the device to behave unpredictably, leading to disruptions in network performance. For example, a financial institution experiencing high transaction volumes during end-of-month processing might face interruptions in online banking services if its firewall’s outdated software is unable to handle the increased load, causing delays or even complete service outages.

Software bugs can also result in security vulnerabilities, incorrect traffic handling, or miscommunication between the firewall and other network devices.

As networks grow and evolve, older firewalls may struggle to keep up with the increased demand placed on them. This issue often arises when businesses fail to account for future network expansion or shifts in traffic patterns, leading to the use of hardware that was never designed to handle larger, more complex environments.

For example, a small business transitioning to a hybrid work model may find that its existing firewall, which was once sufficient for a smaller, in-office workforce, now struggles to support the increased load from remote users connecting via VPN. This results in slower connectivity, longer response times, and ultimately frustrated employees who can’t access business-critical applications as quickly or reliably as they need.

External factors such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, unexpected traffic spikes, or large file transfers can significantly strain even the most robust firewalls, leading to performance issues and service disruptions.

For example, a popular online platform might experience a sudden influx of users during a highly anticipated product launch. As legitimate traffic pours in, the firewall could become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of connections, causing it to throttle or block legitimate requests. This results in slow load times, denied access for customers, and potentially lost revenue during critical periods.

To keep your firewall running smoothly and ensure network security, it's essential to have tools that provide deep insights into its performance. These tools help you understand and optimize how your firewall operates. The tool you choose will depend on your network's size and needs.

Are you simply looking to check if your firewall is up or down, or are you aiming to troubleshoot firewall issues that affect your applications and users?

Here are some of the options:

Most firewalls come with integrated monitoring features that provide basic insights into their performance. These tools often include dashboards that display metrics like traffic volume, CPU usage, and connection logs. While useful for quick assessments and troubleshooting, built-in tools typically lack the depth and network-wide perspective needed to address more complex issues.

You might use the built-in firewall dashboard to identify high CPU usage but still need additional tools to determine whether a misconfigured policy, excessive traffic, or external attacks cause it.

Third-party network monitoring tools are designed to provide comprehensive visibility into both firewall and network performance. Unlike built-in features, these tools offer detailed metrics such as latency, jitter, packet loss, and throughput, allowing for more precise diagnostics. They can monitor multiple firewalls from different vendors and their interaction with other network elements, ensuring a holistic approach to performance management.

Also, there are tools that specialize exclusively in firewall management, focusing on tasks like rule optimization, threat logging, and policy enforcement. These tools are ideal for organizations that need advanced control and analysis of their firewall but don’t necessarily require broader network monitoring capabilities.

A third-party network monitoring tool highlights that a firewall's throughput limitations are affecting VoIP call quality, while a dedicated firewall management solution helps streamline redundant rules that are slowing traffic processing. For those seeking in-depth firewall management and network monitoring, it’s a good idea to combine both solutions.

Obkio’s network monitoring solution offers a proactive approach to firewall performance monitoring, designed to uncover issues before they affect your network or users. Its vendor-neutral platform works seamlessly with all major firewalls, including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall, and Check Point, making it a versatile option for businesses of any size.

At the core of Obkio’s effectiveness is its agent-based monitoring approach. These lightweight Monitoring Agents are deployed across strategic locations in your network and continuously exchange synthetic traffic to assess performance. Combined with ultra-fast SNMP polling, Obkio delivers real-time insights into your firewall’s performance metrics, such as utilization, latency, jitter, and packet loss.

Here’s how Obkio empowers you to monitor and optimize firewall performance:

• Continuous Real-Time Monitoring: Obkio tracks firewall performance metrics in real-time, ensuring you’re always aware of your network’s health.
• Proactive Alerts: Unlike tools that bombard you with unnecessary notifications, Obkio only sends relevant alerts when metrics deviate from normal, allowing for immediate and focused action.
• End-to-End Visibility: By monitoring both the firewall and its interaction with other network elements, Obkio provides a complete view of your network’s health, helping you detect bottlenecks or weak links.
• Historical Data Analysis: Access detailed historical performance data to identify recurring issues, track trends, and make data-driven decisions to prevent future problems.
• Effortless Deployment: With its lightweight agents, Obkio can be deployed quickly and requires minimal configuration, making it easy to integrate into existing network setups.

Obkio’s proactive monitoring approach ensures that you’re always one step ahead. By detecting surges in firewall utilization or performance issues as they develop, Obkio helps you address problems early, optimizing network security and end-user experience.

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After introducing all the other tools, we’re going to show you how to monitor firewall performance with an end-to-end network monitoring tool. This type of solution provides the most visibility, allowing you to not only understand how your firewall is performing but also troubleshoot issues in your firewall, your network, or even your Firewall Provider's network.

Getting started with Obkio is quick and effortless, allowing you to deploy the firewall monitoring tool in under 10 minutes. With a 14-day free trial, you can begin monitoring your firewall performance instantly – no credit card required.

Obkio’s onboarding wizard guides you through the installation process with clear, intuitive instructions. Even if you lack advanced technical expertise, you can configure the system seamlessly.

• Proactive Issue Detection: Identify performance issues like CPU spikes and packet loss before they affect end-users.
• Simplified Troubleshooting: Quickly pinpoint whether issues originate from the firewall or other network devices.
• Downtime Prevention: Address potential problems before they cause service interruptions, ensuring a stable network environment.

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Don’t let an overloaded firewall choke your network performance!

To monitor the performance between your network, your firewall (and other network devices), and your Service Provider or Internet connection, you'll need to deploy Monitoring Agents across your network.

Deploy Monitoring Agents?

Monitoring Agents are specialized tools designed by Obkio to simulate real network traffic, sending synthetic tests through the network. These tests are non-intrusive and provide insights into key performance metrics like latency, packet loss, jitter, and throughput. They collect and analyze data from key network locations, such as data centers, branch offices, or cloud environments.

Place Monitoring Agents at critical points in your network, such as near your firewall or to monitor the performance between your firewall, the Internet, and network locations.

Configure SNMP Device Monitoring:

A key part of monitoring firewall performance with Obkio is setting up SNMP device monitoring. Obkio leverages ultra-fast SNMP polling to collect detailed performance data, allowing you to closely monitor metrics like CPU usage, memory, and interface activity for a clear view of your firewall's health.

• Add Your Firewall as a Network Device: Use Obkio’s app to add your firewall and monitor its performance through SNMP polling. For accuracy, ensure the agent is as close to the monitored device as possible.
• Leverage Local Polling: Obkio polls your firewall directly through its LAN interface, eliminating the need for IPsec tunnels for remote monitoring. With a local polling interval of 30 seconds (compared to the industry standard of 5 minutes), you receive faster and more precise data.

Once all is set up, Obkio begins collecting real-time metrics to establish a baseline for your firewall and network performance. This includes both Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) metrics and device metrics, such as latency, throughput, CPU usage, and more.

The reason for this is simple: firewall performance can be affected not only by the firewall itself but also by the performance of the entire network. A slow or congested network can cause issues even if the firewall is functioning properly. So, to get a complete view, it's essential to monitor not just the firewall device but also the infrastructure supporting it — the network.

Key Metrics to Monitor:

• CPU Usage: Detect overburdened firewalls struggling with tasks like packet inspection.
• Memory Utilization: Identify insufficient memory resources that could slow down operations.
• Bandwidth and Throughput: Monitor congestion levels that may lead to latency or dropped packets.

With this data, Obkio ensures you can differentiate between firewall-related issues and broader network problems. A key factor in this is Obkio’s ultra-fast SNMP polling, which collects data every 30 seconds.

Unlike traditional monitoring tools that rely on averages over long intervals, Obkio's rapid data collection ensures that no performance spikes go unnoticed. This granular approach provides a true and detailed picture of your firewall's health, capturing even the smallest fluctuations that could indicate underlying issues.

Traditional SNMP polling might miss short bursts of high CPU usage or traffic spikes that occur between 5-minute intervals. These missed moments can hide critical issues, like a firewall struggling to process a sudden influx of traffic. With Obkio’s ultra-fast polling, every second is accounted for, so you’ll never be caught off guard.

When network performance issues arise, the challenge is often determining whether the problem originates from your firewall or elsewhere in your network. Obkio simplifies this process by providing both Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) graphs and device-specific metrics that you can analyze side-by-side in your dashboard.

Analyze with NPM Graphs

NPM graphs give you a bird's-eye view of how your network infrastructure is performing. These graphs show metrics like latency, packet loss, and jitter across the network, helping you identify bottlenecks or disruptions that could indirectly impact your firewall.

Dive into Firewall Metrics

Simultaneously, firewall-specific metrics, such as CPU usage, throughput, and memory utilization, let you evaluate how the firewall itself is handling traffic. Obkio’s real-time monitoring ensures that you can see these metrics at a glance, making it easy to spot performance drops or resource strain.

Side-by-Side Comparison for Quick Diagnosis

By viewing NPM graphs and firewall metrics side by side, you can immediately identify the root cause of an issue:

• If the network performance graphs show high latency or packet loss without any signs of resource strain on the firewall, the problem likely lies within your network.
• If the firewall metrics show spikes in CPU usage or throughput while network graphs remain stable, the issue is likely within the firewall itself.

Identifying a Firewall Issue:

• Symptoms: Performance issues occur during specific network sessions or to certain destinations.
• Common Causes: Traffic congestion, misconfigurations, or CPU/bandwidth overuse.
• Solution: Analyze CPU and bandwidth metrics to confirm and resolve the issue.

Broader Network Problems:

If the firewall metrics are within normal ranges, investigate the network or external ISP factors:

• Multiple Sessions Impacted: This is likely an external network issue.
• Next Steps: Use Obkio’s end-to-end monitoring to share data with your ISP for faster resolution.

To pinpoint the exact origin of network, Internet, or device issues, we recommend using the “Sandwich Method”. This monitoring template involves deploying Monitoring Agents at key points:

• LAN Side: Place one agent internally to assess performance within your network.
• Device Side: Deploy another agent at the firewall edge to monitor traffic flow and identify bottlenecks.
• Internet: Position a third agent externally to evaluate ISP performance.

This approach creates a “sandwich” around your firewall, enabling you to monitor performance on both sides. By doing so, you can isolate whether the problem stems from:

• Your internal network,
• The firewall itself, or
• Your Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) or Firewall Provider’s network.

Obkio’s layered approach helps you quickly identify whether the root cause of a performance issue lies within the firewall itself or stems from external connections. By analyzing key metrics and network segments, Obkio eliminates the guesswork, so you can take action with confidence.

On Your Side: Internal Analysis

Start by analyzing data within your network to see if internal devices or segments are contributing to the problem.

• Obkio pinpoints specific devices, interfaces, and metrics, giving you a clear picture of where the bottleneck might be.
• Identify issues like overloaded hardware, misconfigured settings, or faulty connections that could be impacting your firewall’s performance.

Beyond Your Firewall: External Diagnostics

If the issue isn’t internal, it’s time to look outward.

• Use Obkio’s tools to monitor upstream and downstream connections, helping you spot disruptions in ISP networks or external services.
• For deeper insights into external problems, Obkio Vision: Visual Traceroute tool provides advanced diagnostics into Internet and Service Provider performance, highlighting packet loss, latency spikes, or routing issues.

When the root cause of the issue is identified within your firewall or internal network, Obkio provides the actionable insights needed to resolve it efficiently.

Common Internal Firewall Issues

Internal problems often arise from the firewall itself or your network setup. Here are some frequent culprits:

• Misconfigurations: Incorrect or overly strict rules can block legitimate traffic, while conflicting rules might create security gaps.
• Hardware Limitations: Insufficient CPU or memory resources can cause slowdowns, dropped connections, or outright crashes.
• Software Bugs and Outdated Firmware: Running outdated software or firmware can lead to glitches or vulnerabilities.
• Overwhelmed Firewalls: An excessive number of active connections can exhaust the firewall’s resources, preventing it from managing new traffic effectively.

Steps to Investigate:

1. Check Firewall Logs: Review logs for failed connections, conflicts, or other anomalies.

2. Optimize Rules: Simplify or adjust firewall rules to reduce processing overhead.

3. Inspect Interfaces: Use SNMP data to identify errors or misconfigurations on interfaces.

4. Test and Resolve: Temporarily disable non-essential rules or services to narrow down the issue.

If resource limits are frequently reached, consider upgrading hardware or adjusting network configurations.

If external factors are causing performance problems, Obkio simplifies troubleshooting through detailed performance monitoring and diagnostics. External firewall issues, on the other hand, come from outside the firewall, such as malicious attacks or heavy traffic loads.

A classic example is a DDoS attack, where a flood of traffic overwhelms the firewall, making it hard for real users to get through. Sudden traffic spikes or increased bandwidth demands can also strain the firewall. Attackers might even try to exploit vulnerabilities to sneak past it. Other external issues include delays caused by remote users or cloud apps and problems with your internet provider or routing changes.

Steps to Resolve:

1. Monitor End-to-End Performance: Track metrics across your provider’s network to pinpoint latency or packet loss.

2. Run Traceroutes: Use Obkio Vision to locate bottlenecks or ISP-induced traffic filtering.

3. Escalate with Evidence: Present performance graphs and detailed traceroute data to your ISP to fast-track resolution.

With Obkio’s precise monitoring, avoid the blame game and collaborate with service providers using clear, actionable data.

FWaaS is a key component of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework, offering scalable network security through a flexible, subscription-based model. FWaaS brings traditional firewall features to the cloud, offering flexibility and scalability for today’s networks.

When monitoring your firewall, don’t forget to include FWaaS in the mix. Monitoring FWaaS performance is just as important as monitoring physical firewalls, as it helps you spot potential issues and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Obkio simplifies firewall monitoring, whether you’re using a physical firewall or a Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) solution. With Obkio, you can monitor key performance metrics like latency, throughput, and traffic patterns in real time, ensuring your firewall—cloud-based or on-prem—is meeting your network’s needs.

Obkio’s ultra-fast SNMP polling and network monitoring tools give you deep visibility into how your firewall is performing, helping you quickly pinpoint and resolve any issues. Whether it’s tracking resource usage or identifying bottlenecks, Obkio ensures your firewall delivers the security and performance your network relies on.

Here's why FWaaS monitoring should be a top priority:

Enhanced Security Posture

• Real-Time Threat Detection: Identifying and neutralizing threats like malware, intrusion attempts, and data breaches before they escalate.
• Policy Compliance: Ensuring that all traffic adheres to security policies, preventing misconfigurations that could lead to exposure.

Optimal FWaaS Performance

• Minimize Latency: Detecting and addressing delays in traffic processing due to cloud routing or high workloads.
• Maintain Throughput: Ensuring sufficient bandwidth to handle current and future network demands.
• Identify Bottlenecks: Locating issues in data flow that could slow down critical operations.

SLA Compliance

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) define the expectations for uptime, latency, and performance provided by your FWaaS vendor. Monitoring ensures:

• Uptime Tracking: Confirming that the provider meets SLA uptime guarantees.
• Provider Accountability: Gaining data-driven insights to hold the vendor responsible for any service disruptions.

While FWaaS vendors offer tools like dashboards and APIs, these are often limited to assessing service availability. For businesses looking to stay ahead, solutions like Obkio provide:

• End-to-End Network Visibility: Go beyond basic uptime checks to see how FWaaS impacts your entire network, from cloud integrations to end-user experiences.
• Proactive Issue Detection: Obkio identifies problems across the network ecosystem before they affect your operations.
• Actionable Insights for Continuous Improvement: Leverage in-depth analytics to enhance performance, security, and overall efficiency.

In a world where networks are increasingly complex and distributed, monitoring FWaaS isn’t just an IT necessity – it’s a strategic business imperative that safeguards your operations, supports your growth, and ensures long-term success.

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Effective firewall performance monitoring is crucial for ensuring robust network security and optimal performance. Here are some best practices to help you maintain a secure and efficient firewall environment:

• Set Up Alerts for Critical Events: Proactively monitor your firewall by configuring alerts for key events such as policy violations, intrusion attempts, or unusual traffic patterns. This allows you to respond quickly before issues escalate.
• Automated Monitoring Tools: Use automated monitoring tools to continuously monitor traffic, logs, and performance metrics. Automated alerts can notify you of any deviations from normal behaviour, enabling you to address potential threats or performance issues in real-time.
• Measure Performance Metrics: Regularly monitor critical firewall performance metrics, including throughput, CPU usage, and memory utilization, to prevent performance degradation or failures.

• Firmware Updates: Regularly update firewall firmware to ensure you benefit from the latest security features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Keeping your firewall up to date helps protect against vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
• Review and Update Security Rules: Periodically review your firewall rules to ensure they align with your current network requirements and security policies. Outdated or overly permissive rules can create vulnerabilities.
• Test Changes in a Controlled Environment: Before applying any major firmware or rule updates, test them in a lab or staging environment to avoid disruptions to live traffic and minimize the risk of unintentional downtime.

• End-to-End Visibility: Integrate firewall monitoring with your broader network monitoring solution, such as an end-to-end network performance monitoring (NPM) tool like Obkio. This allows you to track network performance in real-time and correlate firewall activity with network performance metrics.
• Centralized Monitoring Dashboard: Create a centralized monitoring dashboard to visualize both network and firewall performance. This unified view helps you quickly identify and address issues that may affect both security and network performance.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Coordinate between security and IT teams to ensure firewall monitoring is integrated with other network monitoring efforts. This collaboration improves response times, reduces risks, and ensures that network security is aligned with overall network health.

By following these best practices, you can enhance firewall performance, ensure comprehensive security coverage, and provide more reliable service to your organization’s network.

Don't just take our word for it – Obkio has already helped other companies identify and resolve their firewall issues quickly and effectively. In our case study with Station 22, Obkio's powerful network performance monitoring (NPM) tools enabled them to pinpoint previously hidden problems in just 48 hours.

By leveraging Obkio's 30-second SNMP polling and complete visibility into VoIP quality, Station 22 was able to solve substantial packet loss, improve degrading VoIP quality, and discover CPU usage bursts that were negatively impacting their network.

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