Instructions for starting a mining farm for beginners

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1. Preparatory phase

Wallets and pools

Before configuring miners, it is important to have the following ready:

• Cryptocurrency wallets – create wallets for the currencies you will mine
• Pool selection – register on selected mining pools
• Backup pools – choose 2-3 pools in case of a main outage
• Note down all the necessary information (wallet addresses, worker names, pool URLs)

Hardware and environment

• Ensure adequate cooling and ventilation
• Prepare a stable electrical supply
• Plan the physical placement of miners with network access in mind

2. Network infrastructure

Internet Access

Starlink + mobile internet combination:

• High-quality solution for mining farms
• Critical: Set automatic fallback on the router
• Test switching between connections
• Monitor latency – outages can cause hashrate loss

Network security

Important: First, get the farm up and running, and only then gradually implement security!

Implementation phase:

1. Commissioning: First, run the miners with minimal configuration
2. Monitoring: Monitoring: Analyze data flows using a configurable router (MikroTik, Cisco, Teltonika)
3. Gradual security: Implement restrictions based on traffic analysis

Principle of least privilege:

• Only allow communication that miners really need
• Block all other traffic
• Administrator access only via VPN

Recommended firewall settings:

• Outgoing connection: only to mining pools (ports according to the requirements of the specific pool - usually 4444, 3333, 9999, but always check the pool documentation)
• Incoming connection: only from the administrator network/VPN or the administrator application interface (Foreman.io, etc.)
• Block P2P protocols, torrents, social networks, video streaming, online games, etc.

3. Miner configuration

Basic connection

1. Finding the miner IP address:
   • Specialized tools: BTC Tools, Foreman.mn, IPReporter (Bitmain)
   • General network scanners: Advanced IP Scanner, Angry IP Scanner
   • Command line: nmap (e.g. nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24)
   • Or look in the router admin panel
2. Miner login:
   • Initial data: root:admin or admin:admin
   • Some models have a default password printed on the label

Mining settings

1. Main pool:
   • Pool URL (e.g. stratum+tcp://pool.example.com:4444)
   • Port according to pool specification – each pool has its own ports (often 4444, 3333, 9999, but always check)
   • Username (wallet address or worker name)
   • Password (usually "x" or "123")
2. Backup pools:
   • Set up at least 2 backup pools
   • Use different providers for greater reliability
3. Miner identification:
   • Name each miner by position (e.g. rack1-shelf2-pos3)
   • Or use the coordinate system (A1, B2, etc.)
   • This will make it easier to diagnose problems.

4. Monitoring and administration

Foreman.io (recommended)

advantages:

• Centralized monitoring of all miners
• Automatic alerting in case of problems
• Bulk configuration option
• Statistics and reporting

Requirements:

• Dedicated computer/server to run the service
• Stable internet connection
• Basic knowledge of Linux administration

An alternative solution

• Awesome miner – Windows application with advanced features
• Hive os – specialized OS for mining
• minerstate – cloud solution
• Simple Mining OS – another specialized OS

5. Operating procedures

Regular maintenance

• Daily: Checking hashrate and temperatures
• Weekly: Cleaning filters and checking fans
• Monthly: Complete cleaning of miners
• Quarterly: Check all cable connections

Troubleshooting

Common problems:

• Overheating – check fans and cleanliness
• Low hashrate – possible problem with the internet or pool
• Frequent reboots – unstable power supply or overheating
• Unreachable over the network – problem with DHCP or IP conflict

Security precautions

• Update miner firmware only when troubleshooting – leave stable firmware alone
• Change default passwords
• Monitor network traffic
• Back up configurations
• Have a disaster recovery plan ready

6. Performance optimization

Miner settings

• Ecomod: Using manufacturer-implemented power saving modes
• Advanced edits: Undervolting, overclocking and custom fan curves require modified firmware or specialized tools (beyond the manufacturer's standard firmware)
• Priority: Stability over performance – better to have a lower hashrate than frequent outages

Network optimization

• Latency monitoring: Monitoring pool response

7. Economic aspects

Profitability monitoring

• Mining profitability calculator
• Monitor the current mining difficulty
• Monitor the availability and stability of your own energy source
• Critical: Service miners with faulty chips immediately – a faulty chip will increase the voltage on the others and damage the entire hash board very quickly

Backup strategy

• Have spare parts ready (fans, PSU)
• Different algorithms for different market situations

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

**Q: How many miners do I need to start a mining farm?**

A: We recommend 5-10 miners to start with to test the entire setup before expanding the farm. Shop here

**Q: What internet connection is best for a mining farm?**

A: The combination of Starlink + mobile internet with automatic failover is a very high-quality solution.

**Q: How often should I update my miner firmware?**

A: Only update firmware when you are having problems. Leave stable firmware alone.