I've seen some estemints that the S1 would be reach its usefulness in November, "meaning it would cost more in power then it could make in a day" … Has anyone seen any estaminets on the S2 ? I know that it somewhat depends on what you pay per kilowatt , but thought there might be a ball park figure… The S2 is under volted in contrast to the S1 so per GHs it draws less power..
I am trying to figure out if and when Bitmain comes out with an upgrade kit to the new less power hungry chip would it be a good idea to make the change. I don't see the point in jumping right on the upgrade train if the S2 in its current state is making money and how far past ROI it is ..
Topic: [Guide] Dogie's Comprehensive Bitmain AntMiner S2 Setup [HD] - page 5. (Read 63120 times)
Does someone know specifications of staff fans? Maybe it makes sense to replace the fans with more quiet?
my understanding that you should NOT just burn the image to microSD, instead you have to make the SD bootable, which is a process that takes 20-30 min-see bottom of page 86 on the main S2 thread for EXACT instructions. I did it and bootable microSD 'worked", but you will have to replace pools and also remove known_hosts file (for ssh access) as discussed on this thread.
Can you provide a link to the main S2 thread?
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/antminer-s2-discussion-and-support-thread-515448
my understanding that you should NOT just burn the image to microSD, instead you have to make the SD bootable, which is a process that takes 20-30 min-see bottom of page 86 on the main S2 thread for EXACT instructions. I did it and bootable microSD 'worked", but you will have to replace pools and also remove known_hosts file (for ssh access) as discussed on this thread.
Can you provide a link to the main S2 thread?
Experienced a strange problem but it doesn't seem to affect hashing speed however was worried on resale value.
Fan speeds are all reported at 0 although temperatures are normal and the fans are spinning ok.
I contacted BitMain and they told me to check this:
And lo and behold, the diodes are on the wrong end. Very weird indeed.
I'm waiting to hear what BitMain has to say about that and whether I really need to do anything.
Fan speeds are all reported at 0 although temperatures are normal and the fans are spinning ok.
I contacted BitMain and they told me to check this:
And lo and behold, the diodes are on the wrong end. Very weird indeed.
I'm waiting to hear what BitMain has to say about that and whether I really need to do anything.
Interesting S2 behavior on 6/19 version of system software: a "Lazarus" function is active.
Beforehand with my previous S2 once it shut down, it stayed shut down until I power cycled it.
With the last batch version I noticed something different. S2 does shut down on average once in 3-4 days, goes all the way to zero hash for a minute or two, then mysteriously springs back to life automatically. I think that they changed something in software to restore it to "life" automatically (at least my machine behaves like this). This is quite cool if true. Next time your recent S2 miner starts beeping and shows zero hash, don't restart immediately-give it 5 min and see what happens.
Beforehand with my previous S2 once it shut down, it stayed shut down until I power cycled it.
With the last batch version I noticed something different. S2 does shut down on average once in 3-4 days, goes all the way to zero hash for a minute or two, then mysteriously springs back to life automatically. I think that they changed something in software to restore it to "life" automatically (at least my machine behaves like this). This is quite cool if true. Next time your recent S2 miner starts beeping and shows zero hash, don't restart immediately-give it 5 min and see what happens.
.... The answer STILL remains to put that S2 into DCHP. That's it, there is no complication.
Thanks to the advice I have received from those who have contributed to this thread, I have narrowed the problem of non-hashing down to an incompatibility in the addresses of the MacBook Pro, the Internet connection, and the S2 Antminer. I list below the relevant information for consideration:
S2 Antminer
Type: Static
Address: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168..1.1
The MacBook Pro (connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi):
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 192.168.168.140
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.168.168
DNS: 75.75.75.75, 76.76.76.76
I can easily change the Gateway and DNS on the S2 Antminer. I would greatly appreciate specific suggestions for how to change the settings to enable the S2 Antminer to access the Internet via the MacBook Pro.
Much appreciated.
Justin
S2 Antminer
Type: Static
Address: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168..1.1
The MacBook Pro (connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi):
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 192.168.168.140
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.168.168
DNS: 75.75.75.75, 76.76.76.76
I can easily change the Gateway and DNS on the S2 Antminer. I would greatly appreciate specific suggestions for how to change the settings to enable the S2 Antminer to access the Internet via the MacBook Pro.
Much appreciated.
Justin
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The IP address of my Apple Time Capsule router is 192.168.168.62 which is a problem considering that my S2 Antminer IP address is 192.168.1.99. When I try to change the S2 IP address to 192.168.168.63 in the Network section of the GUI, and then select "save & start" the S2 freezes, requiring a restart to regain control. What is the preferred way to change the IP address of the S2 so that it can perform hashing.
Thank you,
Justin
All right-we are getting close:Thank you,
Justin
First off, turn off your macbook wi-fi (it simplifies things)
Then on macbook in network, choose manual (do you have ethernet port? if yes-simple, if not, connect thunderbolt adapter and then in manual choose thunderbolt and NOT ethernet pane), then enter
IP4 192.168.1.254
subnet 255.255.255.0
router 192.168.1.1
DNS 192.168.1.1 (it is perfectly OK to choose the same as router in this case)
use ethernet patch cable to directly connect S2 and macbook.
With wi-fi on macbook still off, turn S2 on (PSU on) or if it was already on, open chrome browser on the macbook
enter 192.168.1.99
you should be in login
root/root
in webgui edit the network
I would choose static, but others disagree
input
IP4 192.168.168.X (X=a number away from your range of home devices, could be 71,81,91, etc). Alternatively, connect your miner directly to Time capsule by ethernet cable beforehand (remember to put it into LAN port, not WAN) and then check what IP is automatically assigned to miner by your network (you can use iNET for this). You can then use this IP number to get X.
Netmask 255.255.255.0
Getway 192.168.168.62
DNS 192.168.168.62
save and apply
wait 5 min (for safety), the "wheel" will be turning.
once you see that miner has a new IP address (it will show on the blue LCD screen)
close the browser
reconnect miner with timecapsule via ethernet cable
power cycle the miner (off, wait 10-20 sec, ON)
turn wi-fi on your macbook on
see if you can connect in chrome to 192.168.168.X (where X is what you have given it)
enjoy
Beware that some recent miners do not accept IP change. If this is the case, download 6/19 firmware to your laptop, then in "system" pane on webgui browse to your laptop download folder, choose the 6/19 tar file and flash it (do not untar the file in the macbook)
Comment: either you made a typo or there is something strange with your network because your macbook has getaway (192.168.168.168) that is different from your router (192.168.168.62) when it should be the same
Thanks to the advice I have received from those who have contributed to this thread, I have narrowed the problem of non-hashing down to an incompatibility in the addresses of the MacBook Pro, the Internet connection, and the S2 Antminer. I list below the relevant information for consideration:
S2 Antminer
Type: Static
Address: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168..1.1
The MacBook Pro (connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi):
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 192.168.168.140
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.168.168
DNS: 75.75.75.75, 76.76.76.76
I can easily change the Gateway and DNS on the S2 Antminer. I would greatly appreciate specific suggestions for how to change the settings to enable the S2 Antminer to access the Internet via the MacBook Pro.
Much appreciated.
Justin
S2 Antminer
Type: Static
Address: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168..1.1
The MacBook Pro (connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi):
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 192.168.168.140
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.168.168
DNS: 75.75.75.75, 76.76.76.76
I can easily change the Gateway and DNS on the S2 Antminer. I would greatly appreciate specific suggestions for how to change the settings to enable the S2 Antminer to access the Internet via the MacBook Pro.
Much appreciated.
Justin
Oh man, this is perhaps more complicated that I first surmised. Are you wanting to use your Ethernet port on your MacBook Pro to feed the S2? Does your wireless router not have an Ethernet port? If you can, describe your network for us.
While it's possible to do what you want, it's going to result in a fragile design at best.
Thanks to the advice I have received from those who have contributed to this thread, I have narrowed the problem of non-hashing down to an incompatibility in the addresses of the MacBook Pro, the Internet connection, and the S2 Antminer. I list below the relevant information for consideration:
S2 Antminer
Type: Static
Address: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168..1.1
The MacBook Pro (connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi):
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 192.168.168.140
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.168.168
DNS: 75.75.75.75, 76.76.76.76
I can easily change the Gateway and DNS on the S2 Antminer. I would greatly appreciate specific suggestions for how to change the settings to enable the S2 Antminer to access the Internet via the MacBook Pro.
Much appreciated.
Justin
S2 Antminer
Type: Static
Address: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168..1.1
The MacBook Pro (connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi):
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
IPv4 Address: 192.168.168.140
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.168.168
DNS: 75.75.75.75, 76.76.76.76
I can easily change the Gateway and DNS on the S2 Antminer. I would greatly appreciate specific suggestions for how to change the settings to enable the S2 Antminer to access the Internet via the MacBook Pro.
Much appreciated.
Justin
The IP address of my Apple Time Capsule router is 192.168.168.62 which is a problem considering that my S2 Antminer IP address is 192.168.1.99. When I try to change the S2 IP address to 192.168.168.63 in the Network section of the GUI, and then select "save & start" the S2 freezes, requiring a restart to regain control. What is the preferred way to change the IP address of the S2 so that it can perform hashing.
Thank you,
Justin
DCHP. That's why the guide says DCHP. Thank you,
Justin
The IP address of my Apple Time Capsule router is 192.168.168.62 which is a problem considering that my S2 Antminer IP address is 192.168.1.99. When I try to change the S2 IP address to 192.168.168.63 in the Network section of the GUI, and then select "save & start" the S2 freezes, requiring a restart to regain control. What is the preferred way to change the IP address of the S2 so that it can perform hashing.
Thank you,
Justin
Thank you,
Justin
it would work, but it could assign different numbers to it on a whim, at least this is what it does for my iphone/ipad/etc, so you will have to do a scan to determine your IP before connecting every time. Am i wrong?
You are not wrong, although the DHCP reservation would likely never expire on a system that sees minimal downtime. The IP address handed out by the router would on return to the DHCP pool after a xx period of inactivity from the device. That said, it's best to use a static so there's less guesswork.
You can also supplement that setting to always try and give it that same IP (so reserve it that IP if possible). Its like a combination best of both. The problem with fixed IPs is they are static and dont resolve conflicts or out of range problems.
it would work, but it could assign different numbers to it on a whim, at least this is what it does for my iphone/ipad/etc, so you will have to do a scan to determine your IP before connecting every time. Am i wrong?
You are not wrong, although the DHCP reservation would likely never expire on a system that sees minimal downtime. The IP address handed out by the router would only return to the DHCP pool after a xx period of inactivity from the device. That said, it's best to use a static so there's less guesswork.
Thank you all for your helpful advice. I will try the suggestions and let you know what happens.
Much appreciated.
Justin
Much appreciated.
Justin
Despite the much appreciated detailed advice contained in the Guide, I am still unable to get my S2 Antminer to hash. As suggested in the troubleshooting tips, I have set the Gateway is set to the IP address of my router but without success. Any suggestions to help me initiate hashing?
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
I am not sure why you are doing what you are doing. DO not set the miner on DHCP-it has to be static!
I understand that you connected to miner via web gui. Is your router on 192.198.1.1? If yes, then it should work.
Perhaps, you router has a different address (not 192.168.1.1). To find out use advanced IP scanner for PC or iNET for mac. You can see your router IP easily this way.
If you find out a different address for router, then make a new static IP adress for miner (only the last number should be different from router and there should not be ANYTHING else on your network with the same address)-typically people use IP addresses outside of a normal range (if your home devices have range of 1-20, then start with 30 for the last number).
Why do you want to change the password-it is unnecessary. root/root is fine.
Of course it would work on DCHP....
it would work, but it could assign different numbers to it on a whim, at least this is what it does for my iphone/ipad/etc, so you will have to do a scan to determine your IP before connecting every time. Am i wrong?
Despite the much appreciated detailed advice contained in the Guide, I am still unable to get my S2 Antminer to hash. As suggested in the troubleshooting tips, I have set the Gateway is set to the IP address of my router but without success. Any suggestions to help me initiate hashing?
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
I am not sure why you are doing what you are doing. DO not set the miner on DHCP-it has to be static!
I understand that you connected to miner via web gui. Is your router on 192.198.1.1? If yes, then it should work.
Perhaps, you router has a different address (not 192.168.1.1). To find out use advanced IP scanner for PC or iNET for mac. You can see your router IP easily this way.
If you find out a different address for router, then make a new static IP adress for miner (only the last number should be different from router and there should not be ANYTHING else on your network with the same address)-typically people use IP addresses outside of a normal range (if your home devices have range of 1-20, then start with 30 for the last number).
Why do you want to change the password-it is unnecessary. root/root is fine.
Of course it would work on DCHP....
Despite the much appreciated detailed advice contained in the Guide, I am still unable to get my S2 Antminer to hash. As suggested in the troubleshooting tips, I have set the Gateway is set to the IP address of my router but without success. Any suggestions to help me initiate hashing?
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
I am not sure why you are doing what you are doing. DO not set the miner on DHCP-it has to be static!
I understand that you connected to miner via web gui. Is your router on 192.198.1.1? If yes, then it should work.
Perhaps, you router has a different address (not 192.168.1.1). To find out use advanced IP scanner for PC or iNET for mac. You can see your router IP easily this way.
If you find out a different address for router, then make a new static IP adress for miner (only the last number should be different from router and there should not be ANYTHING else on your network with the same address)-typically people use IP addresses outside of a normal range (if your home devices have range of 1-20, then start with 30 for the last number).
Why do you want to change the password-it is unnecessary. root/root is fine.
Despite the much appreciated detailed advice contained in the Guide, I am still unable to get my S2 Antminer to hash. As suggested in the troubleshooting tips, I have set the Gateway is set to the IP address of my router but without success. Any suggestions to help me initiate hashing?
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
Ignore the password.
When you set the DCHP, the miner will jump to a different IP as set by your router. You then have to go to your router (or look on the LCD) to find that IP. Then go to that IP in the browser. You're still waiting at the old IP where it won't reappear.
Despite the much appreciated detailed advice contained in the Guide, I am still unable to get my S2 Antminer to hash. As suggested in the troubleshooting tips, I have set the Gateway is set to the IP address of my router but without success. Any suggestions to help me initiate hashing?
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
In the Network settings section of the setup menu (reached by entering 192.168.1.99 in the browser), I note that it is set for Static IP addresses rather than DHCP. I have tried to set the choice to DHCP but when I do so, the S2 Antminer freezes requiring a reboot. Are there any suggestions for overcoming this?
I would like to set the administrative password but whenever I try to do so, my effort is rewarded by the notice "Invalid Password". I am entering the existing password of root and then following the convention for the naming of the new password. Any suggestions to overcome this error?
Thank you for your help,
Justin
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