Setup
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
In this guide, we provide a step-by-step explanation on how to set up the Bitaxe for the first time after delivery.
1. Attach the stand
Screw the Bitaxe onto the stand. The mounting screws required for this are included in the package.
2. Plug in
Plug in the Bitaxe using the power supply. The device will start automatically.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi
Connect to the displayed Wi-Fi network using your smartphone or computer (e.g., Bitaxe_1075).
4. Settings
The Setup-View pops up automatically. Use the menu icon in the top left corner to access the settings.
5. Setup Wi-Fi
Enter your Wi-Fi credentials:
Hostname: The device name (not relevant, can remain as is)
WiFi SSID: Your Wi-Fi name (pay attention to capitalization and spaces!)
WiFi Password: Your Wi-Fi password
6. Mining Settings
The default values can mostly be kept. Only the fields “Stratum User” and “Fallback Stratum User” need to be filled out. Enter your (valid) Bitcoin address in both fields where you want to mine to.
To assign a name to the device in the mining pool, you can add “.bitaxe” after the address.
Example:
bc1qxdqywrg8w4l30hjh6wk5g0jjsk5gw2fcltq6p9.bitaxe
7. Restart the Bitaxe
Click on “Restart” in the navigation bar to reboot the device. Alternatively, you can briefly disconnect the Bitaxe from the power supply and plug it back in (please wait at least 10 seconds between unplugging and replugging).
The Bitaxe will now automatically connect to the configured Wi-Fi and start hashing.
8. View the Display
Once the Bitaxe successfully connects to the Wi-Fi, the Bitaxe logo briefly appears on the display.
The display then alternates every few seconds between two screens, showing all relevant information.
Using the IP address shown on the second screen, you can access the device via a web browser.
9. Access via Browser
The view after accessing the Bitaxe via the IP address shows that the device is running and actively mining.