rograz
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October 21, 2013, 09:04:16 AM |
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I called them and they demanded some explanation that I bought it private, they needed to know whats inside and thats it. I called it special network hardware with SHA-256
A friend told me his exchange with DHL went about the same, they called him this morning and wanted to know what they contained and if he bought them for private use. The declared value on his 10 avalons was about 3500 usd (he paid 2,26 per unit) for anyone wondering what they might end up having to pay for VAT etc.
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klintay
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October 21, 2013, 10:17:43 AM Last edit: October 21, 2013, 11:13:51 AM by klintay |
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Ok, So i opened the box today and they are missing the power cables, and the little wifi aerial thingy that sticks out the back end of the rig. Need to pop out now and see if i can pick a cable up quickly to make sure the unit itself actually works. I only bought two and the other i shipped out ASAP to a friend so can't confirm if this is the case for everyone or not. It is possible that the cables and wifi aerials were in the second box? You don't actually need the wifi aerial, it should still be able to pick up signal...there is just a little gold screw where you could fix one onto the rig. Other people confirm if these things are missing as you get yours in too please... WIFI AERIAL + POWER CABLE Dimensions of box 20 in x 14 in x 17 in Actual weight of 1 box 11.2 kg Dimensions of rig 16 x 9 x 6 Packaging was good with double ply boxes used. and lots of padding. The units themselves are black and have an industrial look and feel. A lot heavier than the Butterfly lab 60 gh units. I hear these Avalon ones can be overclocked to 85 gh/s so i am going to do that tonight. No instructions or manual included in the box.... Instructions to use: Connect your laptop to the eithernet port of the Avalon Setup your laptop IP address 192.168.0.101 Open http://192.168.0.100Make sure WR703N can access Internet, Configure WiFi: Network -> WIFI -> Scan(select your WIFI network) -> Join Network -> WPA passphrase -> Submit -> Save & Apply for connect to WIFI Internet setup your mining worker: Status -> Cgminer Configuration. Restart the cgminer service: System -> Startup, Check your avalon status: Status -> Cgminer Status Setup password/using ssh https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Avalon#User_Guide
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zulover
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October 21, 2013, 11:31:28 AM |
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Thanks for headsup
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driksson
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October 21, 2013, 12:28:50 PM |
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Just called DHL, mine came without any kind of invoice on the packages (thus held in customs) Still waiting for pdf from avalon. this is great. one day of mining gone, thank you avalon! "Want your money all gone, why not go a va lon"!
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nemercry
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October 21, 2013, 12:59:27 PM |
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Just called DHL, mine came without any kind of invoice on the packages (thus held in customs) Still waiting for pdf from avalon. this is great. one day of mining gone, thank you avalon! "Want your money all gone, why not go a va lon"!
Same here.
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klintay
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October 21, 2013, 01:25:15 PM |
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wtf....the firmware on these things is bloody shit! It is ridiculously slow...is that normal?? Like i click one page and sometimes it only loads halfway or takes at least 1 min. what does the first step mean as well? Setup your laptop IP address 192.168.0.101? how to do that?
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el_rlee
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October 21, 2013, 01:40:09 PM |
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wtf....the firmware on these things is bloody shit! It is ridiculously slow...is that normal?? Like i click one page and sometimes it only loads halfway or takes at least 1 min. what does the first step mean as well? Setup your laptop IP address 192.168.0.101? how to do that? It's not normal. Also your question indicates that it might be the time to ask a friend to help you.
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fractal02
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October 21, 2013, 01:44:53 PM |
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wtf....the firmware on these things is bloody shit! It is ridiculously slow...is that normal?? Like i click one page and sometimes it only loads halfway or takes at least 1 min.
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klintay
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October 21, 2013, 02:09:44 PM Last edit: October 21, 2013, 02:32:59 PM by klintay |
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wtf....the firmware on these things is bloody shit! It is ridiculously slow...is that normal?? Like i click one page and sometimes it only loads halfway or takes at least 1 min. what does the first step mean as well? Setup your laptop IP address 192.168.0.101? how to do that? It's not normal. Also your question indicates that it might be the time to ask a friend to help you. what if i don't have any friends! lol It was running slow because i was using chrome browser...seems faster now...set my ip as required but get this error when i reset cgminer Bad Gateway The process did not produce any response
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ProfMac
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October 21, 2013, 02:18:43 PM |
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Ok, So i opened the box today and they are missing the power cables, and the little wifi aerial thingy that sticks out the back end of the rig. Need to pop out now and see if i can pick a cable up quickly to make sure the unit itself actually works. I only bought two and the other i shipped out ASAP to a friend so can't confirm if this is the case for everyone or not. It is possible that the cables and wifi aerials were in the second box? You don't actually need the wifi aerial, it should still be able to pick up signal...there is just a little gold screw where you could fix one onto the rig. Other people confirm if these things are missing as you get yours in too please... WIFI AERIAL + POWER CABLE Dimensions of box 20 in x 14 in x 17 in Actual weight of 1 box 11.2 kg Dimensions of rig 16 x 9 x 6 Packaging was good with double ply boxes used. and lots of padding. The units themselves are black and have an industrial look and feel. A lot heavier than the Butterfly lab 60 gh units. I hear these Avalon ones can be overclocked to 85 gh/s so i am going to do that tonight. No instructions or manual included in the box.... Instructions to use: Connect your laptop to the eithernet port of the Avalon Setup your laptop IP address 192.168.0.101 Open http://192.168.0.100Make sure WR703N can access Internet, Configure WiFi: Network -> WIFI -> Scan(select your WIFI network) -> Join Network -> WPA passphrase -> Submit -> Save & Apply for connect to WIFI Internet setup your mining worker: Status -> Cgminer Configuration. Restart the cgminer service: System -> Startup, Check your avalon status: Status -> Cgminer Status Setup password/using ssh https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Avalon#User_GuideStarting with batch #2, the WiFi antenna and the power cable are customer supplied items.
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I try to be respectful and informed.
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zerocode20
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October 21, 2013, 03:38:15 PM |
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Got mine this morning. It had an invoice attached with a customs declaration of $500/unit. They came very nicely packaged and did not include power cable or antenna. The small case design and bolt holes allows for secure stacking if you haven't already realized that.
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"That which you call your soul or spirit is your consciousness, and that which you call 'free will' is your mind's freedom to think or not, the only will you have, your only freedom, the choice that controls all the choices you make and determines your life and your character."
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zulover
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October 21, 2013, 03:49:24 PM |
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Just got mine from the depot , now power leads and antennas! !!
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rage1337
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October 21, 2013, 06:42:02 PM |
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stable at 60GH/s
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jermwerty
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October 21, 2013, 08:10:34 PM |
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11 units stuck in customs on US side due to incomplete paperwork. "Custom hardware" was enough for single Batch 2/3 shipments, but I guess not good enough for multiple Minis.
Thanks Avalon!
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rograz
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October 21, 2013, 08:32:47 PM |
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It had an invoice attached with a customs declaration of $500/unit.
So they declared them higher than what they were sold for? Don't they realize this will result in extra costs for their customers who has to pay VAT on these units.
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Threader
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October 21, 2013, 09:14:03 PM |
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Like Yifu gives a rats ass about customer satisfaction
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greaterninja
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October 21, 2013, 09:35:07 PM |
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stable at 60GH/s congrats man! so 60gh/s stable? you stand to make some roi provided btc stays about $130/btc.
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ssinc
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October 21, 2013, 10:28:00 PM |
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Received my single order today. Packed well. Commercial invoice included had a value of $21.00 on it Stable around 58 GH/s currently.
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zulover
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October 22, 2013, 12:31:17 AM |
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have some for sale if any ones interested, in the box, tested one stable at 58 to 60ghs. in e.u., 3.2btc (mtgox average)plus carriage, escrow can be done, at buyers expense, sebastion ju is good. ive put it here first since it was a helpful thread. sorry couldnt figure out pic upload. the ebay prices are for outsiders. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181244003757thanks
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driksson
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October 22, 2013, 05:54:22 AM |
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It had an invoice attached with a customs declaration of $500/unit.
So they declared them higher than what they were sold for? Don't they realize this will result in extra costs for their customers who has to pay VAT on these units. dont think so, highest bid was 3.x btc..
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