We have noticed the same issue with "Basic" Authentication as well as Auth Manager profiles with the 2.6.0 Release. Using the 2.5.0 release work we do not have connectivity issues, but with 2.6.0, we have connectivity / timeout issues.
AlumniHi sdeevers,
In this case, it sounds like an issue in ReadyAPI 2.6. Have you reported it to the Support Team? Any news from them?
Also, it's worth checking if the latest maintenance build has the same issue. You can download this build here:
https://support.smartbear.com/downloads/readyapi/maintenance
