I found an old thread here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=255572.0 but nothing that aids me in it.
I am running Ubuntu Linux 13.10 and under NAT port forwarding I have port 8333 on the LAN forwarded to 8333 "Public Port". I set a static IP using the MAC address in my router.
When I check to see that port is forwarded using http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/, it actually says it isn't open but I've heard that can happen. Just checked again and it is actually open, when I set it up initially it never was.
Anyway, it starts making connections and I've seen it go to 46 or so. Then when I check the next day, without fail, it is back to 8.
Under BitcoinQT "Network" - UPnP is checked (default) and not the box below. I haven't touched any settings.
Is there something else I need to do with port forwarding on my router?
Any ideas here? I really want to support the network and have the computer mining 24X7 anyway, so it is perfect as it is always on.
I am not a sysadmin (ex IT guy though) and am a bit wet behind the ears these days. If you have suggestions, please try to put them in noob terms (names of tools, links, etc). Much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
IAS