Configuring the Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro

Summery The Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro is a powerful mining device that operates with a maximal hash rate of 21Th/s using the KHeavyhash algorithm and consumes 3150W of electricity. Weighing approximately 15.8 kg, it is ideal for mining Kaspa anywhere. With four high-speed fans, it offers excellent cooling and a notable energy efficiency of 150j/Th. Known for its quality, the Antminer KS5 Pro is easy to set up, featuring a plug-and-play design and accompanied by a comprehensive setup guide with detailed instructions and photos.

Unboxing the Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro The Antminer KS5 Pro is packaged in a fully cushioned box to guard against shipment damage. For further security, the entire ASIC is encased in an antistatic bag. Things to think about before using your Antminer KS5 Pro for mining The Antminer KS5 Pro from Bitmain makes a lot of noise. The KS5 Pro has a noise level of about 75 dB. Because your Antminer KS5 Pro will be noisy, pick a location that is both distant and well-ventilated. Setting up a suitable power infrastructure is the next item to think about because the standard household voltage arrangement is ineffective. A specific circuit with 240V and 30A is required. Work together with a licensed electrician to complete the electric circuit. Afterward, purchase a specialized power distribution unit (PDU). You may connect the P13 to C21 cable that the ASIC comes with to the PDU. WiFi is not supported by the Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro. Therefore, make sure your mining location has a suitable wired internet connection. The next step is to store your Kaspa in a cryptocurrency wallet. How to Setup Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro.

Preparing the ASIC Connect one end of the P13 to C21 cable into the PDU and the other end to Antminer KS5 Pro. Connect the ethernet cable to your Antminer KS5 Pro. Switch on the ASIC. It may take a few minutes to start. Configuring the ASIC The next step is to find the IP address of your Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro. You can get the IP address with either of the following steps. ~ You can use the free program software called Advanced IP Scanner to get your miner’s IP address. ~ Alternatively, you can log in to your router and get the IP address. ~ Here, let’s take the advanced IP scanner for illustration. The software automatically scans your IP address. You can copy that address.

Accessing the Antminer KS5 Pro via the Web Browser Enter the copied address on a web browser to access the Web GUI of your Antminer KS5 Pro. It will navigate to the screen asking for a username and password. Enter “root” as both username and password. Now, you can access the Web GUI of your Bitmain Antminer KS5 Pro. Adding the Mining Pool Navigate to the web GUI's settings page. The mining pool addition option is located there. It might be difficult for some people to choose the best Kaspa mining pool because there are so many of them. You may find out by searching for the coin Kaspa that you wish to mine on the Mining Pool Stats website. Selecting mining pools with lower hash rates is strongly advised for improved decentralization. For example, let's look at Kryptex. Go to Kryptex. You can copy the mining pool address. You can paste that copied address on the web GUI of Antminer KS5 Pro. You can also add the backup mining pools. The miner's name must then be filled in. The name that appears on your cryptocurrency wallet is the name of your miner. It is strongly advised to utilize a Tangem wallet. Go to the Miner's name area and paste your receiving address. Check for spelling mistakes and excessive spaces. You can copy and paste the same miner’s name in all the tabs. You can enter the password as X. Hit save. Start Mining Kaspa Copy the Kaspa’s address. Paste the copied address into Kryptex’s mining pool. You can see the mining pool is already connected. You can see the mining pool mining at its maximum hash rate.