Hi All,

I thought you may be able to help me with the setup of bitcoin full node.

I have downloaded recently Bitcoin full node where it is catching up with the blockchain (I am 19 weeks behind).

I have tried now for few days to sort all the configuration and make sure it is working nicely on my laptop. Below are the issues I noticed:-

1) The download of the blockchain has been VERY slow. It is my forth day. However, I am almost there.
2) The number of connection which I have is usually 8 and sometimes it goes to 9 (only 1 in and 8 out). I am not sure why I am not getting more. Sometimes I have zero in.
3) When I test in bitnodes to check if I am reachable. In most cases it says I am not. however, sometimes it says I am.


Please be advised I have already done the following:-
1) Setup the static IP address int he DHCP for my laptop
2) Done the port forwarding for 8333 and 18333
3) Ensure that firewall in my router isn't enable and disabled the firewall fully on my desktop (will add later the port and enable my firewall).

Can you please advise why I am not getting many incoming connection and why I am not reachable most of the times in bitnodes.

I really appreciate your support. Thanks.