Personally I use server PSUs from Parallelminer, so a 750w unit powers 2 units.
In terms of obtaining an IP, it does take some time to register. The Apollo makes it relatively easy to find since the name will pop up as FutureBit and not just some random set of letters or numbers.
Do I need another power supply for hash-only? I'm guessing that's a redundant question and the answer is yes. Don't know why I did not understand that on order. Probably because I saw the picture with 3 units daisy-chained together via USB. Pics are powerful and can override common sense, I guess.
More importantly, I obviously do not know what I'm doing.
Connected included power supply to full version, connected ethernet (wired straight to router - line is good). Pulled power from Router and rebooted it. THEN and only then, did I power up the Futurebit.
SPECTRUM is my provider - 300Mbps.
I see by the Ethernet Port's indicator lights on the FutreBit that it is "talking" to the router.
I cannot find an IP address for the FutureBit to set it up. There are NO "not-connected" devices listed on my Router gateway.
I do not have an HDMI monitor nor wired keyboard/mouse, so was relying on Ethernet connectivity @ router to setup.
I can find IP for everything else - wireless and wired - on my entire network.
Spectrum has obfuscated most settings by making you go through a phone ap now. Yes, I am using their equipment. Yes, I know I should tell them to shove it and buy my own, but that's another day.
Any suggestions beyond:
(1) getting another power supply for the hash-board only version (duh, I think)
(2) cannibalizing my 3 screen legacy desktop setup and buy a DVI - HDMI adapter and cheap-0 wired keyboard and mouse?
This is my first mining experience with anything. I have traded crypto for years - but the hardware side of things is a bit confounding to me.
Spectrum's router nonsense is very annoying as well. Used to be able to go in and easily do DHCP/Port forwarding, etc. - now that's difficult.
Thanks to whoever can help.