help needed

[jakea8]

sorry if this is a stupid question, but ive searched and cannot find the answer anywhere.

If using a s7, does it matter about what computer you use to log set it up? i have a macbook and an imac, but will invest in a new computer if needed? does the computer need to be on all day aswel? thanks

[dunand]

You don't need a computer. The S7 have an integrated controller. You just need a power supply and an ethernet cable.

[NotFuzzyWarm]

Why does no one even try to RTFM these days https://shop.bitmain.com/files/download/Antminer%20S7%20user%20guide.pdf

[Unacceptable]

All you need is a browser on your network to log into your miner (the IP will be written somewhere on the miner),a laptop (any kind),PC (any kind) will have that ability.

Just type the IP of the miner into the address bar of your browser & it should show up 

Might even be able to use your Iphone,not sure about an app for that though......

[HagssFIN]

I'm wondering the same thing as Notfuzzywarm, since the manuals are pretty straight-forward and there is not that many pages.
Even finding the manual is not that hard, just type antminer s7 manual in Google.

And even though here at the forum there is a lot of chat about almost every basic thing in mining, these new help!!!! topics just keep coming over and over again.

[NotFuzzyWarm]

I'm wondering the same thing as Notfuzzywarm, since the manuals are pretty straight-forward and there is not that many pages.
Even finding the manual is not that hard, just type antminer s7 manual in Google.

And even though here at the forum there is a lot of chat about almost every basic thing in mining, these new help!!!! topics just keep coming over and over again.

Thx. I am reminded of this modern take on an old Proverb:
Give someone an answer and they know that one point.
Teach someone how to search and they can know all they need

[isoneguy]

sorry if this is a stupid question, but ive searched and cannot find the answer anywhere.

If using a s7, does it matter about what computer you use to log set it up? i have a macbook and an imac, but will invest in a new computer if needed? does the computer need to be on all day aswel? thanks

The S7 has a built in controller, because of this you don't need to connect a computer to it unless you want to make changes to it's configuration. If there is a blinking green light on the front then it's online and hashing.

All you have to do is visit the IP address of your miner on the local network by a device that is currently connected to the same network. You will have to wait until the controller powers up before you can connect to it...this can take a minute or so. Longer if it's being bad.

You can use your cell phone, your laptop or even an old x86 desktop to make changes to it's settings...otherwise no special computer is needed. The miner just needs to be plugged into the internet and have sufficient power.

Thx. I am reminded of this modern take on an old Proverb:
Give someone an answer and they know that one point.
Teach someone how to search and they can know all they need

sometimes it's easier to ask even if searching would be more effective...in addition, sharing knowledge reinforces it in your own memory...win win.

[NotFuzzyWarm]

sometimes it's easier to ask even if searching would be more effective...

Ja asking is good - if there is no hard information out there already.

It may be easier but again - you only learn the one point.

Learning how to search for information be it on-line, in a library or within ones soul leads to a deeper/wider understanding from you investigating the leads found. That is provided a person cares to understand how/why something is what it is vs just knowing a single point of something.

[isoneguy]

Learning how to search for information be it on-line, in a library or within ones soul leads to a deeper/wider understanding from you investigating the leads found. That is provided a person cares to understand how/why something is what it is vs just knowing a single point of something.

True, I find it best to ask only after exhausting alternatives.