I was doing some tests with my setup. WITH internet connected, it all loads very fast and normal. All 3 instances connect in about 30 seconds. pretty fast, for the size of my template.
I then unplugged the switcher (that has my Mac and Slave Mac on it) from the internet, and things take FOREVER to load.. like 4+ minutes to connect to 3 instances. It almost is like DP crashes.. but if you wait, it connects eventually..
So I ask, Why does it need internet to connect to VEP Instances? ..is there some type of license checking going on?