Linked Table

[esskaykay]

I have an Access-2K database setup as frontend/backend with numerous linked tables. One of the tables is linked to a laptop (which logs on in the evening to update other data) - all others are linked to the backend DB which is always online. My problem is it takes >30 seconds to open any linked table when the laptop is offline. If the laptop is online, they open instantly. Is there something I can do to speed up the response time when the laptop is offline?

Thanks,
SKK