NerdMiner Setup Guide

This how-to guide will walk you through the process of setting up your NerdMiner solo miner, from unboxing to getting it connected to your Wi-Fi and entering your bitcoin address for receiving mining rewards. Let's get started!

Choose the right NerdMiner before setup

If you are still deciding which device to configure, start with the model that matches your setup goal:

• NerdMiner V2 Pro: compact entry-level solo miner for a simple first setup.
• All NerdMiner devices: compare available models shipped from Europe.

Quick tip: keep your Wi-Fi password and Bitcoin address ready before you power on the miner. That avoids restarting the setup flow at the NerdMinerAP step.

• Your NerdMiner: NerdMiner V2 Pro
• USB-C Cable: Required to power and set up your NerdMiner.
• Wi-Fi Connection: A stable Wi-Fi network to connect your NerdMiner to the internet.
• Computer or Mobile Phone: To configure the NerdMiner.

How-To set up your NerdMiner

1. Power up your NerdMiner

Connect the USB-C cable: Connect one end of the USB-C cable into your NerdMiner and the other end into a power source (a USB port on your computer or a USB wall adapter).

2. Connect to the NerdMiner Wi-Fi network

QR Code scan: If your mobile phone supports QR code scanning, you can scan the QR code displayed on the NerdMiner's screen to connect directly to its Wi-Fi network. Jump directly to step 4.

Alternative: Open the Wi-Fi settings on your computer or mobile phone.

a. Find network: Look for a Wi-Fi network named NerdMinerAP.

b. Connect to network: Select NerdMinerAP and enter the password MineYourCoins to connect. Proceed with Step 3.

3. Access the Configuration Page

Automatic Redirection: You should be automatically redirected to the setup page.

Manual Navigation: If not automatically redirected, enter 192.168.4.1 in the browser's address bar.

4. Configure Wi-Fi and Bitcoin address

Configuration Screen: You should now see the setup screen.

Click "Configure Wi-Fi": This will open the Wi-Fi configuration settings.

Enter Wi-Fi Details:

• Select Your Wi-Fi Network: Choose your home or office Wi-Fi network from the list.
• Enter Wi-Fi Password: Type in the password for your selected Wi-Fi network.

Enter Bitcoin Address: Provide the Bitcoin address where you want to receive block rewards. We suggest using a SegWit address starting with 'bc1q'

Pool Settings: The default pool settings are preset to public-pool.io. You can customize these if desired but sticking with the default is usually advisable.

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5. Save and Restart

Click "Save": Once you've entered all the necessary information, click the "Save" button.

Device restarts: Wait for a moment, then restart your NerdMiner to apply the new settings.

6. Verify and Monitor

Main Screen: After restart, your NerdMiner should display its main screen.

Check Performance: You should see the mining performance metrics, including the hash rate. Expect around 78 KH/s, though this may vary slightly depending on the firmware version.

Success! You’ve completed our detailed NerdMiner Setup Guide. We hope you found it helpful. 🚀

Final Notes

Block rewards: In the rare event that your NerdMiner discovers a valid block, you will receive the full block reward at the bitcoin address you specified, minus a small fee directed towards the solo mining pool.

Support: Should you encounter any issues during setup, write to us on Telegram or through the contact form. We are happy to help.

Congratulations! Your NerdMiner Bitcoin miner is now set up and ready to mine. Enjoy your journey into the exciting world of Bitcoin mining!

Happy hashing!