IP Reporter: Usage and Benefits in Miner Network Configuration

Start with safety and logs

Power down before opening a miner, label cables before moving boards, and capture logs before repeated reboots erase useful evidence. Record model, firmware, pool, uptime, fan speed, temperature, reject rate, chain count, and the exact error text.

Confirm the fault class

Separate configuration faults from hardware faults first. Pool errors, DNS failures, bad worker names, overheating, weak power, fan faults, and missing hashboards can look similar from the dashboard but require different fixes.

Document the test path

Change one variable at a time and keep the before/after result. Note cable swaps, PSU swaps, firmware changes, pool changes, fan replacements, ambient temperature, and whether the fault follows a hashboard, control board, network, or power source.

When to escalate

Escalate to professional repair when there is a burned smell, melted connector, breaker trip, corrosion, repeated hashboard loss, liquid exposure, or a board-level fault that returns after a basic cable, power, firmware, and airflow check.

After the fix

Run the miner long enough to confirm stable accepted hashrate, fan behavior, chip temperature, reject rate, and pool-side reporting. A dashboard that looks normal for five minutes is not enough evidence for a recurring power, heat, or hashboard fault.

May 28, 2023 · D-Central Technologies · ⏱ 2 min read

Last updated: September 15, 2024

To use IP Reporter to find the IP address of your new miner, follow these steps:

Make sure your PC is on the same network as the miner and running a Microsoft Windows operating system. IP Reporter only works with Windows.
Download IP Reporter to your computer from the provided link.
Extract the downloaded file to a convenient location on your computer.
Right-click on IPReporter.exe and select “Run as Administrator” to open the application.
In the IP Reporter application, select the appropriate option based on your setup:
- Shelf, Step, Position: This option is suitable for farm servers to mark the location of the servers.
- Default: This option is suitable for home servers.
Click the “Start” button to begin the IP scanning process.
On the miner’s control board, press and hold the IP Report button for five seconds until you hear a beep.
The miner’s IP address will appear on your computer screen within the IP Reporter application.
Open a supported internet browser (Google Chrome or Firefox) on your PC.
Enter the miner’s IP address in the browser’s address bar and press Enter.
The miner’s interface will appear, and you can log in to access its settings.
The default login credentials are username “root” and password “root”. If you have changed the password, make sure to keep it in a safe place as the miner cannot recover a lost password.

By following these steps, you can use IP Reporter to find the IP address of your miner and access its interface for configuration and management.

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Last reviewed September 15, 2024. D-Central, Laval, Quebec.

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