−44% Setup guide
Bitaxe Setup Guide
This guide applies to every Bitaxe: the Bitaxe Gamma, Gamma Performance, Performance Stage 2, Gamma Copper Pro, 801 and 702 we sell, and older boards such as the Ultra and Supra. All of them run AxeOS.
Written and tested by the Nerdminer Store team. Updated on 2 October 2026
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Setting up a Bitaxe takes about ten minutes and needs no software on your computer. You connect to the small Wi-Fi network the miner opens, enter your home Wi-Fi and your Bitcoin address, and the Bitaxe starts mining. This guide covers the setup itself, then what most people look for afterwards: the IP address, the AxeOS dashboard, the pool settings, the power supply and the usual Wi-Fi problems.
What you need:
- Your Bitaxe with its power supply
- The name (SSID) and password of your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network
- A phone or a computer
- A Bitcoin address from a wallet you control
Bitaxe IP address and login
The IP address of your Bitaxe is on its display: once the miner has joined your Wi-Fi, one of its display pages shows the IP address, for example 192.168.20.122, and your router lists the Bitaxe among the connected devices under its hostname. Type that address into a browser on a phone or computer in the same network, for example http://192.168.20.122, and the AxeOS dashboard opens.
There is no Bitaxe login: AxeOS asks for no username and no password. Anyone on the same network can open the dashboard, which is why it belongs on your home network and not on the open internet. Before the Bitaxe is on your Wi-Fi, its setup page is at 192.168.4.1 while you are connected to the network of the Bitaxe itself (step 2). Steps 4 and 5 below show both with pictures.
1. Unbox and power up
- Take the Bitaxe out of the packaging and connect the power supply.
- The device powers on by itself. After a moment the display shows the name of its setup network.
2. Connect to the Wi-Fi network of the Bitaxe
- The Bitaxe opens a Wi-Fi network with a name similar to "Bitaxe_2215". The exact name is on the Bitaxe display.
- Open the Wi-Fi settings on your phone or laptop.
- Select the Bitaxe network shown on the display.
- The settings page opens on its own. If it does not, open a browser and go to 192.168.4.1
3. Enter your home Wi-Fi
- Set a hostname for your Bitaxe or keep the default.
- Enter the exact name of your home Wi-Fi under Wi-Fi SSID.
- Enter the password of your home Wi-Fi.
- Click "Save", then "Restart".
- The Bitaxe joins your Wi-Fi and starts mining with the preset pool after a few seconds.
4. Find the IP address of your Bitaxe
Once the Bitaxe is on your network you reach it through its IP address. There are two places to find it:
- On the display: after the restart the Bitaxe shows the stratum host and its own IP address, for example 192.168.20.122. Use the bottom button on the board to cycle through the display pages if another page is showing.
- In your router: the device list of your router shows the Bitaxe under the hostname you set in step 3.
5. Open the AxeOS dashboard
- Open a browser on a phone or computer in the same network and enter the IP address, for example
http://192.168.20.122. - No password is required to access the web interface.
- The dashboard shows hashrate, temperature, power and shares. The menu on the left leads to Pool Settings, Network, Settings and Logs.
6. Pool settings: stratum host, port and user
All our miners come preset to public-pool.io, a solo pool. You only need to replace the Bitcoin address. Keep the preset pool unless you run your own pool with a LiquidBox V5.
In the dashboard open Pool Settings:
| Field | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stratum Host | public-pool.io | Without "stratum+tcp://" and without a port |
| Stratum Port | 21496 | The port of public-pool.io |
| Stratum User | Your Bitcoin address | Replace the preset address; a worker name is optional (see below) |
Worker name (optional): add a label after your Bitcoin address, separated by a dot, for example bc1q...address.bitaxe. That lets you tell several devices apart on the pool page; the rewards still go to the same address.
7. Save and restart
- Click "Save" after entering your address.
- Then click "Restart" to apply the changes. AxeOS reminds you that a restart is needed.
8. Check your first shares
After the restart the Bitaxe reconnects to your Wi-Fi and to the pool. Within a few minutes the display and the dashboard show a hashrate, and the first shares appear. On the pool website, enter your Bitcoin address and you see your miner reporting in with its hashrate.
What the Bitaxe display shows
The small display cycles through a few pages. Use the bottom button on the board to switch between them.
- Hashrate in GH/s: 1,000 GH/s is 1 TH/s. The value moves around a little; the average is what counts.
- J/TH: energy per terahash. Lower is more efficient.
- Best: the highest difficulty share your miner has found since the last restart, and the all-time best. A block needs a share above the current network difficulty.
- Temp: chip temperature. If it climbs steadily, check the airflow around the miner.
- Stratum host and IP address: the pool the miner talks to and its own address on your network.
If the Wi-Fi connection fails
When the Bitaxe keeps showing its setup network or never appears in your router, one of these is usually the reason:
- 2.4 GHz only. The Bitaxe does not see 5 GHz networks. If your router uses one name for both bands, set the miner up close to the router or give the 2.4 GHz band its own name.
- Password typed wrong. Capital letters count. Type it again slowly rather than pasting it.
- Special characters in the network name. If your SSID contains unusual characters, a phone hotspot with a plain name is the quickest way to test the miner.
- Networks with a login page. Hotel, campus and office networks that open a login page in the browser do not work: the Bitaxe has no browser to complete that login. Use a phone hotspot or a small travel router with its own password instead.
Still stuck? Power the Bitaxe off and on, join its setup network again and repeat step 3.
Power supply by model
Every Bitaxe we sell ships with a matching power supply. If you replace it, match voltage and current exactly; the wrong supply can damage the board.
| Model | Power supply | Power draw |
|---|---|---|
| Bitaxe Gamma | 5 V | 17 W |
| Bitaxe Gamma Performance | 5 V | 20 W |
| Bitaxe Performance Stage 2 | 5 V | 30 W |
| Bitaxe Gamma Copper Pro | 5 V / 6 A, included | 22 W |
| Bitaxe 801 | 12 V / 5 A, included | 43 W |
| Bitaxe 702 | 12 V / 10 A, included | 90 W |
Frequency, voltage and fan speed
AxeOS lets you change the chip frequency, the core voltage and the fan speed under Settings. The stock values are the safe ones. A higher frequency or voltage means more hashrate and more heat, and you run that at your own risk. The Gamma Performance and the Performance Stage 2 are built with the cooling for it; for a standard Gamma the Upgrade Kit Stage 1 and Stage 2 add a larger cooler with a quiet Noctua fan. All cooling parts are in the upgrade kits and mods category.
Firmware update
In AxeOS open the system page, download the latest release for your exact model from the project on GitHub and upload both files, the firmware and the web interface. Do not cut the power while it runs. Your settings survive the update.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Display keeps showing the setup network | Wi-Fi password wrong, 5 GHz network or a network with a login page | Check the points under "If the Wi-Fi connection fails", then repeat step 3 |
| Bitaxe is on Wi-Fi but the dashboard does not open | Wrong IP address or your phone is on a different network | Read the IP address from the display; make sure phone and miner are on the same Wi-Fi |
| Hashrate shows but no shares arrive | Pool address or port typed wrong | Compare Stratum Host and Port with the table above; no "stratum+tcp://", no spaces |
| Miner does not appear on the pool page | Bitcoin address typed wrong or not saved | Open Pool Settings, check the Stratum User, save and restart |
| Temperature keeps rising | Not enough airflow, dust or a fan that has stopped | Give the miner room, check that the fan turns; lower the frequency if needed |
| Miner restarts on its own | Power supply too weak or a loose plug | Use the supply from the table above and a firm connection |
If nothing here helps, write to us on Telegram or through the contact form. A photo of the display or the dashboard makes it faster.
Good to know
- Bitcoin wallet: if you do not have a Bitcoin wallet yet, set one up before configuring your Bitaxe. A hardware wallet or an air-gapped signing device such as the SeedSigner is the safest choice. Do not use a deposit address from an exchange.
- Monitor your mining: to check whether your Bitaxe is connected to the pool, visit public-pool.io and enter your Bitcoin address.
- Several miners: use the same Bitcoin address with a different worker name on each device.
Compare hashrate and power of every miner in the miner comparison; what a home miner can realistically win is in the solo mining guide. Which coins besides Bitcoin a Bitaxe can mine, and why Dogecoin and Litecoin are not among them, is in our article on what a Bitaxe can mine.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find the IP address of my Bitaxe?
It is on the display: after the restart the Bitaxe shows its stratum host and its IP address. Press the bottom button on the board to switch display pages. The device list of your router shows it as well, under the hostname you chose.
Which Wi-Fi does the Bitaxe need?
A 2.4 GHz network with a normal WPA2 password. The Bitaxe does not see 5 GHz networks and cannot log in to networks with a login page. A phone hotspot works fine.
Which pool is preset on the Bitaxe?
public-pool.io, a solo pool: if your miner finds a block, the whole reward goes to your Bitcoin address; the pool currently charges no fee. You can enter any other pool in AxeOS, or your own pool on a LiquidBox.
Can I run several Bitaxe miners on one Bitcoin address?
Yes. Enter the same address on every miner and add a different worker name after a dot, for example bc1q...address.gamma1. The pool page then lists each device separately.
Which power supply does my Bitaxe need?
The one it ships with. Gamma, Gamma Performance, Performance Stage 2 and Gamma Copper Pro run on 5 V, the 801 and 702 on 12 V. Voltage and current of a replacement must match exactly.
Next step
Upgrades for your Bitaxe
Cooling kits and a case for the Bitaxe you just set up.
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