Still only have 8 connections max. The core has been running since I first posted In Mid Aug, and it still have more than 1.5 years to go.
- I have a 2wire DSL modem
- Currently computer is connected directly to 2wire
Does that mean: (Internet) <-> Modem <-> Computer with bitcoin core
or
(Internet) <-> Modem <-> Router <-> Computer /w bitcoin core
- Now running Core ver 11.0 (I've upgraded previously a couple times and nothing changed)
- Mapping UPnP and Allow incoming connects selected in Core Network settings
- ISP does NOT provide static IP
Does your ISP force IP changes by disconnect?
- I've tried adding a router inline and nothing changed (tried dedicated port modifications)
Does that mean what Mikestang is asking about, do you mean "port forwarding"? If you are not directly connected to the modem, do you use a fixed IP locally?
- Litecoin Core works fine, updates in minutes. I'm beginning to think that LTC Core been coded properly and BTC Core has not..
Update times are fine without having more than 8 connections for me. How long do you keep your node running at a time? Is anything configured differently for the two? Different settings on your router or firewall?
1.
I've tried both ways:
(Internet) <-> Modem <-> Computer with bitcoin core
and
(Internet) <-> Modem <-> Router <-> Computer /w bitcoin core
2. Does your ISP force IP changes by disconnect?
Yes
3. Does that mean what Mikestang is asking about, do you mean "port forwarding"?
Someone suggested that I try a router between the DSL and the computer with core on it and port forward through the router.
4. If you are not directly connected to the modem, do you use a fixed IP locally?
When I tried a fixed IP locally, there were no connections to the BTC network.
5. How long do you keep your node running at a time?
It has been running 99% of the time since Aug. /15
6. Is anything configured differently for the two? Different settings on your router or firewall?
If only it was that easy.
This whole thing doesn't add up. LTC works, BTC and Doge do not get above 8 connections.