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NerdQAxe Setup Guide

For the NerdQAxe, NerdQAxe++ and NerdOctaxe. Mining in under five minutes.

1. Power your NerdQAxe

  • Plug the device into a reliable power source using the provided cables

💡 The screen will display:

CONFIG Wi-Fi PORTAL SSID: Nerdaxe_XXXX

NerdQAxe Setup Guide Initializing
NerdQAxe Setup Guide Wi-Fi screen

2. Connect to NerdQAxe Wi-Fi

  • Open your phone/laptop’s Wi-Fi settings
  • Find and join the network: Nerdaxe_XXXX.
NerdQAxe Setup Guide Connect Wi-Fi

3. Open the Setup Dashboard

  • After connecting, you will be directed to the main page of the user interface (dashboard).
NerdQAxe Setup Guide dashboard

4. Enter Your Settings

In the dashboard:

  • Navigate to the Settings tab in the dashboard interface.
  • Enter a custom hostname for your device, or simply leave the default if you're not sure.
  • Input Wi-Fi Details
    Wi-Fi SSID: Type in the exact name of your home or office Wi-Fi network
    Wi-Fi password: Enter the password for that network

💡 Double-check for typos: your NerdQAxe won’t connect if these aren’t 100% correct!

  • Unless you have a preferred mining pool, we recommend sticking with the default settings for easiest setup.
  • In the Stratum User field, enter the Bitcoin address where you want mining rewards sent.
    We recommend a SegWit address that begins with: bc1q...
  • Optionally, you can append a worker name after the address: bc1qyouraddress.workername (e.g., NerdQAxe).
NerdQAxe Setup Guide Settings

5. Save and Restart

  • Once you’ve filled in all the details, hit the “Save” button to store your configuration.
  • Tap “Restart” to refresh the system and apply your new settings.
NerdQAxe Setup Guide Save and Restart

6. Start Mining

  • NerdQAxe will now link to your selected Wi-Fi network.
  • Within moments, the device will automatically begin the mining process.
NerdQAxe Setup Guide Start Hashing

Additional Tips for Successful Mining

Set up your Bitcoin wallet:
No wallet yet? Create one before you configure your NerdQAxe. For enhanced safety, we recommend using a hardware wallet.

Track Your Mining Activity: To see if your NerdQAxe is actively mining, head over to public pool and paste in your Bitcoin address to check the stats.

Navigate the Display:
Tap the bottom button on your NerdQAxe to scroll through different info screens and mining stats.

Need assistance?
If anything isn’t working as expected, don’t hesitate to write to us on Telegram or through the contact form. We are here to help.

🎉 You Did It! You successfully walked through the NerdQAxe Setup Guide.
Your NerdQAxe is up and running, and officially part of the Bitcoin network.
Welcome to the world of solo mining.

Happy hashing! ⚡

Updated on 23 Apr 2026