Why do you think it is your network? Can you do an iperf test between the server and client?

First, figure out that caps lock

I’m not sure what round arounds are, but can you describe the issues you have had?

I imagine you would install Ubuntu on your SSD, then mount the external drive in the Ubuntu OS, then install docker via apt.

Lan party means one subnet, so any dumb switch will do. As far as the meat, maybe you can pickup one of those corporate mini PCs with dual nic off ebay. I’ve got a zotac amd box that has been great for pfsense, dual nics, maybe 30-40 bucks usd off ebay. The wifi would be a bit harder to figure. If you want wifi 6,as far as I know you’re gonna have to buy the dedicated hardware.

Let us know how it goes though!

Do the docker container logs give any insight?

I’ve been using KO via docker for a few months and it’s been fairly smooth sailing. I know the dev and some users hang in the matrix channel and may be able to help you out with the issue.

What if you can only trade shares with Paddy’s dollars? That way we can keep the Paddy’s dollars moving.