Can't Log in to S3 Antminer

[professor21]

I've tried everything, changing my Wifi IPv4 and LAN IPv4 properties.  I get a login screen when I keep the Wifi settings at default and I enter root, root for user and pass but I can't login.  I tried resetting the miners with a pen but it doesn't seem to depress the button  
But what exactly do I set the LAN/Wifi to please?  Thanks!!

These are the LAN settings on the ethernet cable. 
Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
Description: Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
Physical Address: ‎1C-C1-DE-9B-DC-74
DHCP Enabled: No
IPv4 Address: 192.168.1.1
IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IPv4 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.99
IPv4 DNS Server:
IPv4 WINS Server:
NetBIOS over Tcpip Enabled: Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address: fe80::79a0:a1ee:2444:c7e6%10
IPv6 Default Gateway:
IPv6 DNS Servers: fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1, fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1

[notlist3d]

I've tried everything, changing my Wifi IPv4 and LAN IPv4 properties.  I get a login screen when I keep the Wifi settings at default and I enter root, root for user and pass but I can't login.  I tried resetting the miners with a pen but it doesn't seem to depress the button  

So when you are pressing the button it is not pushing it?  It can be hard to hit with case on some units but it should be able to feel it being pressed back. Might try something smaller if the button is being blocked by case. 

Even if you try something smaller is button seem to be already pressed?

[professor21]

what do I set the IPV4 on the WIFI  and LAN on the network page of windows?
I used a pen to reset, waited 3 minutes, pressed reset and then powered off/on

[professor21]

I have 2 s3 antminers do I need a router with a bridge to connect to the internet.  Is that the cheapest way to do that or do I can I connect both miners through my laptop?
I really need to start mining for hospital bills and food

[notlist3d]

I have 2 s3 antminers do I need a router with a bridge to connect to the internet.  Is that the cheapest way to do that or do I can I connect both miners through my laptop?
I really need to start mining for hospital bills and food

You will need someway for them to get internet access.  There are lots of way's to do this.  Could be a router from your cable modem.  Or a hub from your router, etc.

Do you only have access to a wireless connection? Or do you have a Ethernet connection as well?

[jonnybravo0311]

I have 2 s3 antminers do I need a router with a bridge to connect to the internet.  Is that the cheapest way to do that or do I can I connect both miners through my laptop?
I really need to start mining for hospital bills and food

Not to be the bearer of bad news... but even with absolutely free electricity those S3s aren't going to make you a whole lot of anything.  Looking at your other post here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1101798.0 I'm not sure what to think.  You paid for these miners (you stated you got a great price on them), so you're going to need to recoup that cost before you can say that your miners are earning you anything.

At current difficulty levels and exchange rates, 2 S3s will expect to make you about $2.21 a day.  Not sure how many bills or how many meals that's going to provide for you.

[professor21]

well that's not great I don't know what to do.  I'm trying a factory reset since I can't even find the 2 s3s on the angryip scanner now after changing the DHCP IP settings and trying to connect to a WIFI through WAN WWAN. 
but the s3 is still blinking red and when I use a pen to press the reset button it doesn't seem to depress at all

[notlist3d]

well that's not great I don't know what to do.  I'm trying a factory reset since I can't even find the 2 s3s on the angryip scanner now after changing the DHCP IP settings and trying to connect to a WIFI through WAN WWAN.  
but the s3 is still blinking red and when I use a pen to press the reset button it doesn't seem to depress at all

Also bringing in: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1102121.0

I've tried the factory reset waiting 3minutes and pressing the reset button, but my s3 is still only blinking red.  I tried to upgrade the firmware and disconnected early.  I can't even detect the 2 s3s on angryip now and can't access the config and I paid $300 for both
I think I activated the DHCP and changed the IP addresses on both to 192.168.1.2 or something

am I doing the reset right or do I need a router or a serial to usb connector that is special?

The huge thing is disconnecting during firmware.  This in most cases will cause a problem.  Did you disconnect during on both?

I would try one at a time and try resetting and see if you can find it in devices (trying one at a time).  But if you really did disconnect on both during updates there is a good chance you would need to do the serial to usb to recover.  


So that is first thing and on other the one that will not depress that sounds like there could another issue there.  If it does not depress it's likely you cannot press reset button to reset.  You might be able to fix with using a wire or something to complete the circuit temporary trying to do reset procedure.  But if it was turned off during update likely this will not matter as chances are it's bricked on controller.


And if you cannot fix via serial to usb you can contact bitmain support to buy S3 controllers assuming they have them still in stock.  Create a ticket here - https://bitmain.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

[professor21]

thanks very much!!!  I was into the s3 config screen with an ethernet cable and LAN.  But suddenly after I changed the IP, DHCP, WAN, WWAN settings my LAN just disappeared from the network center.  I tried to upgrade the firmware on one s3, now it powers up more slowly and the fan isn't on.

well, I can't get the reset button to depress with a long tipped pen, maybe I should find a screwdriver.  I installed Putty, but it can't access the s3 through 192.168.1.99 and on the site it says it could destroy the miner?

[notlist3d]

thanks very much!!!  I was into the s3 config screen with an ethernet cable and LAN.  But suddenly after I changed the IP, DHCP, WAN, WWAN settings my LAN just disappeared from the network center.  I tried to upgrade the firmware on one s3, now it powers up more slowly and the fan isn't on.

well, I can't get the reset button to depress with a long tipped pen, maybe I should find a screwdriver.  I installed Putty, but it can't access the s3 through 192.168.1.99 and on the site it says it could destroy the miner?

Yes if you use putty and edit wrong file or make wrong change you again can make a brick.  A screwdriver will be two big to do it.  Maybe small alligator clips or wire.  You would try to do the reset via completing the circuit.  You might want to put electrical tape or something around it where you can only touch reset button wires. As you don't want to connect the wrong points on board and possibly do damage.  (This is assuming the button is truly broken and your pushing it is doing nothing. I have heard of reset problems but not being able to depress is odd.  Also assuming it's not being blocked by case).

Did this miner go through the upgrade and turn off during update that you mentioned?

[aurel57]

thanks very much!!!  I was into the s3 config screen with an ethernet cable and LAN.  But suddenly after I changed the IP, DHCP, WAN, WWAN settings my LAN just disappeared from the network center.  I tried to upgrade the firmware on one s3, now it powers up more slowly and the fan isn't on.

well, I can't get the reset button to depress with a long tipped pen, maybe I should find a screwdriver.  I installed Putty, but it can't access the s3 through 192.168.1.99 and on the site it says it could destroy the miner?

Pull the cover if needed so you can see the button. If not don't push so hard that you break the button or something else. (i thought some reported that the reset button didn't work for them)
Also remember once you push the reset the IP address will default. To make things easier for me I downloaded FLING to my smart phone so I could see all the IP addresses being used on my router. You can then check make sure nothing else is using the same IP address.

[professor21]

the one miner was upgrading firmware and then I turned it off because it was taking a while.  Now I can't even see it on ip scan.  I can get the other miner into config but it's not mining even though I setup the worker name on a pool.  I just reset my laptop and LAN came back with the other miner s3 but the firmware issue miner isn't even accessible or showing up on ipscan

[aurel57]

the one miner was upgrading firmware and then I turned it off because it was taking a while.  Now I can't even see it on ip scan.  I can get the other miner into config but it's not mining even though I setup the worker name on a pool.  I just reset my laptop and LAN came back with the other miner s3 but the firmware issue miner isn't even accessible or showing up on ipscan

If you shut the miner off while upgrading the firmware I think that one will need to be sent to Bitmain. The other miner you say is not mining ...what does the miner status page say about the 3 pools Dead or alive?

[notlist3d]

the one miner was upgrading firmware and then I turned it off because it was taking a while.  Now I can't even see it on ip scan.  I can get the other miner into config but it's not mining even though I setup the worker name on a pool.  I just reset my laptop and LAN came back with the other miner s3 but the firmware issue miner isn't even accessible or showing up on ipscan

If you shut the miner off while upgrading the firmware I think that one will need to be sent to Bitmain. The other miner you say is not mining ...what does the miner status page say about the 3 pools Dead or alive?

I think he's saying he cant access status page (or any page in GUI).   Is this the one with reset button problem?  Can you go into more details on it?   Have you made sure nothing is in front of the button?

But you are right on other one it with being turned off during update either needs serial to usb cable to try to fix or contact Bitmain to buy another/fix controller - https://bitmain.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

[professor21]

I just turned the power off on one miner during firmware upgrade.  when it powers up the front fan is not working.  and the red LED light is blinking only and I can't get it to show up on ipscan or access the config/control panel.  does the s3 restore back to original firmware if I reset it?

Is there anyway to save it with a serial-usb connector or router connection?  Shipping it to Bitmain would be expensive a really terrible loss for me financially...  yeah it's showing 0s for the 3 pools

So I can't just take the cover off and reset it and it will restore the firmware/software to the original programming?  I didn't know this was going to be like open heart surgery or I would have left the machine to upgrade

[aurel57]

I just turned the power off on one miner during firmware upgrade.  Is there anyway to save it with a serial-usb connector or router connection?  Shipping it to Bitmain would be expensive maybe not a great solution for me.
yeah it's showing 0s for the 3 pools

So I can't just take the cover off and reset it and it will restore the firmware/software to the original programming?

You can still try the reset button depending where it was on the firmware update?

Not sure what you mean showing 0's for the pool .... can you get to the status page on the miner? post a screen shot if you can. I am wondering if you have the pool information and workers info right?

[notlist3d]

I just turned the power off on one miner during firmware upgrade.  Is there anyway to save it with a serial-usb connector or router connection?  Shipping it to Bitmain would be expensive maybe not a great solution for me.
yeah it's showing 0s for the 3 pools

So I can't just take the cover off and reset it and it will restore the firmware/software to the original programming?

You have two different issues.  

First the one you flashed and turned off during chances are it is bricked.  It is possible a serial to usb cable and running software can fix it (possible not guaranteed).  As far as shipping if they make you do it you would not ship whole unit but just controller (most likely).  You can start a ticket to see how much - https://bitmain.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

The other you did not flash and turn off can you go into more details of it?  Do you have access to the GUI via IP?   Saying  "yeah it's showing 0s for the 3 pools" sounds like you are able to access it via network still.  

If you can access it via browser via IP there is really not a reason for reset.  It would be an issue in settings chances are.  Aurel has a good idea on screenshot.  Can you post your mining configuration page and also networking setup page.  I think between those two if we do truly have access to the miner via IP chances are fix lies there.

[professor21]

thanks!!!  I've tried pushing the reset button with the cover off but it doesn't help.  I was several minutes into the firmware upgrade and it was flashing then I powered it off because I thought it had froze.

if I have to how do I remove the controller board and send it to bitmain?

https://bitcoin-forums.net/index.php?topic=775662.0

here's a risky s1 software fix, can I do this with only a serial-usb connector, I don't see the serial port on the controller card and don't know how to modify the connector and how to proceed with the software reset?

ok I tried the reset button with the cover off to no avail still.  On the LAN screen it is transmitting data but not receiving.  Maybe if I configured the LAN network somehow?  You have to be careful not to damage the rest button, it only depresses about 0.5-1mm.  I'll post the GUI/config screens soon 

this is the LAN screen for the non working s3 with the firmware problem
Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
Description: Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
Physical Address: ‎1C-C1-DE-9B-DC-74
DHCP Enabled: No
IPv4 Address: 192.168.1.100
IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IPv4 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
IPv4 DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
IPv4 WINS Server:
NetBIOS over Tcpip Enabled: Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address: fe80::79a0:a1ee:2444:c7e6%10
IPv6 Default Gateway:
IPv6 DNS Server:

the miner isn't receiving any packets according to this through the LAN connection

[professor21]

here are screenshots of the working s3 miner
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[notlist3d]

thanks!!!  I've tried pushing the reset button with the cover off but it doesn't help.  I was several minutes into the firmware upgrade and it was flashing then I powered it off because I thought it had froze.

if I have to how do I remove the controller board and send it to bitmain?

https://bitcoin-forums.net/index.php?topic=775662.0

here's a risky s1 software fix, can I do this with only a serial-usb connector, I don't see the serial port on the controller card and don't know how to modify the connector and how to proceed with the software reset?

ok I tried the reset button with the cover off to no avail still.  On the LAN screen it is transmitting data but not receiving.  Maybe if I configured the LAN network somehow?  You have to be careful not to damage the rest button, it only depresses about 0.5-1mm.  I'll post the GUI/config screens soon 

this is the LAN screen for the non working s3 with the firmware problem
Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
Description: Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
Physical Address: ‎1C-C1-DE-9B-DC-74
DHCP Enabled: No
IPv4 Address: 192.168.1.100
IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IPv4 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
IPv4 DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
IPv4 WINS Server:
NetBIOS over Tcpip Enabled: Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address: fe80::79a0:a1ee:2444:c7e6%10
IPv6 Default Gateway:
IPv6 DNS Server:

On the serial to usb it's a adapter you would need to order online.  Most likely you will not have one.  As far where it goes there is a spot on the S3 controller board all 3 pins fit in.  If you have to ship it in to bitmain yes it is easy to get the controller off.

Can you take a screenshot of your pool config page? Host the screenshot online there are lots of services to do this.  It would be easier to troubleshoot this page this way.