Why do i need to download cgminer with slushpool?

[liveflipcoin]

Is cgminer to slushpool the same as advanced ip scanner for antpool?? Do i have to have a back up pool or is one ok? What do you recommend?

[liveflipcoin]

Also why is my hashrate blank? My antminer is running.. https://imgur.com/a/ULITR

[Sierra8561]

Actually let me rephrase my answer, with a question. What hardware are you using?

[liveflipcoin]

im using the S7 with a lepa 1600w

[Sierra8561]

im using the S7 with a lepa 1600w

You just need to point your miner to a pool. You don't have to have a backup pool, but I'd definitely recommend it, in the event your main pool goes down. Use kano.is as your pool. It pays better. Instructions are on their homepage.

[Sierra8561]

Cgminer is already on your miner and works on either pool.

[liveflipcoin]

what do you mean by its already on my miner?, where do I download cgminer? also what is the best payout for me pps or pplns if i leave my miner on 24/7? thanks

[Sierra8561]

what do you mean by its already on my miner?, where do I download cgminer? also what is the best payout for me pps or pplns if i leave my miner on 24/7? thanks

Cgminer comes pre-installed on your s7. Kano.is is the best. Watch a YouTube on setting up your s7 they make it pretty simple.

[liveflipcoin]

so slushpool will automatically find it?

[Sierra8561]

so slushpool will automatically find it?

No it won't. All your questions have been asked and answered here. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1165628.0

[liveflipcoin]

thanks, last question: do I need to leave my laptop on while my miners are running? I just started today. thank you so much

[Sierra8561]

thanks, last question: do I need to leave my laptop on while my miners are running? I just started today. thank you so much

No you don't. You only need your laptop to change settings, etc. Other than that the s7 will completely run itself.

[liveflipcoin]

got it. thank you!