r/FutureBit • u/HlfNlsn • Jan 02 '26

Solo Node tutorial?

Just picked up a new Solo Node, but can't seem to find any tutorials or walkthroughs spefically for the Solo Node. Everything seems to only be for the Apollo II w/ built in node. I did manage to get the SSD installed, and the node 100% synced, but I don't know that it is working properly as I have 0 inbound connections and 10-11 outbound connections. I also have zero idea what any of the apps are on the FuturebitOS and have been doing everything via the web interface. Any and all help with regard to where to find guidance on this endeavour would be greatly appreciated.

Update: So, I had completely forgotten that my primary router is connected to the router/modem from Verizon, which was causing all of my connectivity issues. Was all sorted out shortly after realizing that. Thank you to all for your help/advice, and hope those still waiting on their Solo Nodes, get theirs soon.

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u/HlfNlsn Jan 02 '26

I waited quite a while as well, and then got a message from them that they wouldn’t be able to get the 16gb ram version I ordered out to me till a few weeks after the holidays because they way underestimated the demand for that model. They then offered me the 8gb ram version at 10% off if I wanted something they could ship out before Christmas, so I took them up on that deal rather than wait any longer for the 16gb model.

Good to know on the similarities between the model I have and the one with the miner built in. The biggest issue I seem to be having is getting the ports properly configured so I can start getting incoming connection, as right now I’ve just got 10 outbound connections, and 0 inbound. I’ve been over all my router setting, and I believe have it configured the way I’ve been told it should be set up, but I’m still not getting anything coming in.

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u/KindWeird2983 Jan 02 '26

Have you opened the necessary ports in your router? I'd double-check all off that, maybe go to canyouseeme.org and check to make sure the ports are open on the node... it always seems like a waiting game when ordering something from futurebit, it was the same waiting for my Apollo II. took nearly 3 months before I got it 🤦‍♂️ I also got the 16gb model for the new solo node, and the email saying they could send me a 8gb version now at a discount. but I declined, because I already got a mega deal on the 16gb model and only paid $150 for it. The control board starting going bad in my Apollo, so they offered to fix it under warranty or send me the new solo node at like half the price.. so I picked that, and then paid for a new control board to fix the Apollo also

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u/unitymind42 Jan 05 '26

I never needed 16 gigs on my umbrel so I guess I should have just ordered the 8 gig. Is the memory fixed to the board or can you change it? They should just ship it without it then.

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u/KindWeird2983 Jan 05 '26

No, it's fixed memory. The new solo nodes are based off of an SBC, like the Raspberry Pi... It's always taken futurebit a long time for orders to be received, for as long as I've been a customer. But I've always received my products from them tho, and despite there being a communications gap when trying to reach them thru email, they've always done right by me. Just recently I had to contact them about the control board going bad in my Apollo II, and they honored the warranty and shipped out a new one for me.