Antminer L3+ Issue (Have APW3++ PSU)

[Knathein]

Hi there! I am a noob when it comes to miners. I've been in "IT"Desktop Support for several years, but I just bought an Antminer L3+ last night, and having an impossible time trying to get it running and my Xfinity to show me the IP...

I have tried 3 different areas of the house that would be the least bothersome, the fans run, the Ethernet light turns on but "Fault" + "Normal" lights do not show, there is 2 red lights on the controller board, but that's about it.

I have also tried 5 different ethernet cords to check if it was those as well, still nothing.

All I have in my apartment is 110v connectors, and I had done extensive research with the L3+ + the APW3++ PSU and it does say it can run on 110v but just a lower efficiency//lower wattage, and I was okay with that. But I can't even get it to fully run.

There is no SD card in there, I tried plopping on in there with "LATEST (NO DEV FEE) Blissz Custom Firmware (v1.02) fits Antminer L3+, L3++" from ebay, and still nothing.

I am getting frustrated because my fiancee trusted me that it would work, and now it doesn't. The guy I got it from has been trying to help me throughout this, was texting him all last night and this morning but he can't figure it out because it was running at his place. Living in an apartment though, I CANNOT install a 220v plug, which is kinda dumb lol.


Thank you thank you for anyone that is able to help!!!!!!!

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[NotFuzzyWarm]

This belongs in altcoin area not the BTC area. Expect mods to move it.

LATEST (NO DEV FEE) Blissz Custom Firmware (v1.02) fits Antminer L3+, L3++" from ebay

BEWARE OF MOST 3rd PARTY FIRMWARE! Read https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5096158.0 as to why....

[philipma1957]

okay lets try to help. I assume it was ask by the mods to move to alt coins.

I have  some of them .

the default is set to dhcp and will find an ip.

so lets try to set it to default.

get a simple paper clip and straighten it.

find the reset button.

make sure the gear is turned off.

push the paperclip into the small hole and gently feel that you are pushing the reset button.

so it you feel that you know where the reset button is and that you and gently press it with a paper clip good.

next step is find an ip search program.

angry ip
advanced  ip is what i use.

then time to reset the miner.

plug in one hash board not all three. temporary solves 120 volt issues
plug in the controller
plug in an ethernet cable
fire the mofo up 🆙

count to ten and then put the paper clip in the reset hole
press the button look for blinking lights keep pressing the reset button

 the pattern should alter . once it alters it has reset.

you can than search for it in your ip with advanced ip or angry ip.

when you find it the password should be root the

well root for the name and the password.

[Knathein]

okay lets try to help. I assume it was ask by the mods to move to alt coins.

I have  some of them .

the default is set to dhcp and will find an ip.

so lets try to set it to default.

get a simple paper clip and straighten it.

find the reset button.

make sure the gear is turned off.

push the paperclip into the small hole and gently feel that you are pushing the reset button.

so it you feel that you know where the reset button is and that you and gently press it with a paper clip good.

next step is find an ip search program.

angry ip
advanced  ip is what i use.

then time to reset the miner.

plug in one hash board not all three. temporary solves 120 volt issues
plug in the controller
plug in an ethernet cable
fire the mofo up 🆙

count to ten and then put the paper clip in the reset hole
press the button look for blinking lights keep pressing the reset button

 the pattern should alter . once it alters it has reset.

you can than search for it in your ip with advanced ip or angry ip.

when you find it the password should be root the

well root for the name and the password.

Sorry to anyone for posting it to bitcoin not altcoins!

I have tried all that, I have plugged it into 2 hashing boards not all 4 of them, did the reset button (held it for at least 45 seconds) and nothing changed. The ethernet lights are on, but Fault/Normal are off, and then on the back of the controller board there is 2 solid-red lights, but I can't read what those lights say

[philipma1957]

okay lets try to help. I assume it was ask by the mods to move to alt coins.

I have  some of them .

the default is set to dhcp and will find an ip.

so lets try to set it to default.

get a simple paper clip and straighten it.

find the reset button.

make sure the gear is turned off.

push the paperclip into the small hole and gently feel that you are pushing the reset button.

so it you feel that you know where the reset button is and that you and gently press it with a paper clip good.

next step is find an ip search program.

angry ip
advanced  ip is what i use.

then time to reset the miner.

plug in one hash board not all three. temporary solves 120 volt issues
plug in the controller
plug in an ethernet cable
fire the mofo up 🆙

count to ten and then put the paper clip in the reset hole
press the button look for blinking lights keep pressing the reset button

 the pattern should alter . once it alters it has reset.

you can than search for it in your ip with advanced ip or angry ip.

when you find it the password should be root the

well root for the name and the password.

Sorry to anyone for posting it to bitcoin not altcoins!

I have tried all that, I have plugged it into 2 hashing boards not all 4 of them, did the reset button (held it for at least 45 seconds) and nothing changed. The ethernet lights are on, but Fault/Normal are off, and then on the back of the controller board there is 2 solid-red lights, but I can't read what those lights say

try just the controller no hash boards

try three hard power boots

turn on wait 2 minutes
turn off wait 2 minutes

waiting the 2 minutes is important

after three tries
of just power on and power off.

on the fourth try power on count to 30 then hit reset with paper clip

hold for 90 seconds.

see if flashing lights change


try the ip software to find it.

if you want to send me just the controller I could check it out. I am in usa New Jersey



after 3 tries

[Knathein]

try just the controller no hash boards

try three hard power boots

turn on wait 2 minutes
turn off wait 2 minutes

waiting the 2 minutes is important

after three tries
of just power on and power off.

on the fourth try power on count to 30 then hit reset with paper clip

hold for 90 seconds.

see if flashing lights change


try the ip software to find it.

if you want to send me just the controller I could check it out. I am in usa New Jersey



after 3 tries

https://imgur.com/a/gfPUFTS

I took 4 pictures of me doing that fourth try, power on count to 30 then I pressed reset, and held for about 90-100 seconds. Still same thing. Advanced & Angry IP scanner does not find anything new.




EDIT: I spent about 90% of my current money in order to buy it from the guy, I don't think I have enough money to ship the controller board or anything else

[philipma1957]

yeah what else  can we try.

the eth cable goes to a switch?

do you have a pc or laptop to the same switch.

and of course does angry ip or advanced ip show the range

say

192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.255

with no new ip?

did the fault light ever fire up and blink?

or the light below it

Did the seller say he did stock firmware from bitmain?

or did he have after market firmware.

if they had loaded aftermarket it is hard to know what to do since you do not know what is loaded.

[Knathein]

yeah what else  can we try.

the eth cable goes to a switch?

do you have a pc or laptop to the same switch.

and of course does angry ip or advanced ip show the range

say

192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.255

with no new ip?

did the fault light ever fire up and blink?

or the light below it

Did the seller say he did stock firmware from bitmain?

or did he have after market firmware.

if they had loaded aftermarket it is hard to know what to do since you do not know what is loaded.

My network (Xfinity) is 10.0.0.1-10.0.0.254, The miner is going directly into my router, and same with my laptop they are both on ethernet. today (5/21/2021) I have searched with Angry IP Scanner, Advanced IP Scanner, and the IP report tool and does not show anything, no new IP addresses.

RIGHT as soon as I plug it in to an electrical port, the Fault light will blink for about 0.5 sec and then stop, the "Normal" light does not blink at all.

Seller said he had it on stock configuration and then suggested the Blissz configuration.

[chrisbfrpky]

yeah what else  can we try.

the eth cable goes to a switch?

do you have a pc or laptop to the same switch.

and of course does angry ip or advanced ip show the range

say

192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.255

with no new ip?

did the fault light ever fire up and blink?

or the light below it

Did the seller say he did stock firmware from bitmain?

or did he have after market firmware.

if they had loaded aftermarket it is hard to know what to do since you do not know what is loaded.

My network (Xfinity) is 10.0.0.1-10.0.0.254, The miner is going directly into my router, and same with my laptop they are both on ethernet. today (5/21/2021) I have searched with Angry IP Scanner, Advanced IP Scanner, and the IP report tool and does not show anything, no new IP addresses.

RIGHT as soon as I plug it in to an electrical port, the Fault light will blink for about 0.5 sec and then stop, the "Normal" light does not blink at all.

Seller said he had it on stock configuration and then suggested the Blissz configuration.

OK, first rule is don't panic. Make sure you are using Firefox browser to ssh into the miner. Some people try Google Chrome or others and they simply won't work. Now, make sure you have not installed firmware. If you botched a firmware install, you bricked the miner. It can be fixed if that's the case so again, don't panic.

Now if you've not played with the firmware it's likely the problem you're experiencing is due to your network being a little off the common ip subnet settings. That's ok too. Most networks use something like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 to get into your router. That's why when the Antminer is reset to default it usually goes to 192.168.1.99 but your network is on a completely different subnet so you can't see it. The only option you have is to use a network connection (hard line) directly from your PC into the Antminer. Once connected, open firefox and type in 192.168.1.99 and press enter. When the menu comes up for the Antminer the user and password is root.

After you get into the miner you'll have to assign the miner a static ip on your network manually. Just click thru the menu and you'll see where everything is. You'll also need to input your router and DNS server settings/addresses so make sure you have all that stuff written down or printed out before you begin. Network info is available in your network settings section in windows, you know the drill. Remember, once you click apply, the network settings you specified will take effect. You'll have to reconnect at the new static ip address you set on your network.

Now, after you have successfully assigned a static ip to the miner, again select an ip on your network, you'll click apply and the miner will restart. Disconnect from the miner and reconnect to your network, reconnect the miner to your network and turn it on. Open firefox and type in the static ip you assigned to the Antminer. After the menu opens you know the drill, root, root etc. Set up your mining pools click apply, the miner will restart and begin work.

[philipma1957]

yeah what else  can we try.

the eth cable goes to a switch?

do you have a pc or laptop to the same switch.

and of course does angry ip or advanced ip show the range

say

192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.255

with no new ip?

did the fault light ever fire up and blink?

or the light below it

Did the seller say he did stock firmware from bitmain?

or did he have after market firmware.

if they had loaded aftermarket it is hard to know what to do since you do not know what is loaded.

My network (Xfinity) is 10.0.0.1-10.0.0.254, The miner is going directly into my router, and same with my laptop they are both on ethernet. today (5/21/2021) I have searched with Angry IP Scanner, Advanced IP Scanner, and the IP report tool and does not show anything, no new IP addresses.

RIGHT as soon as I plug it in to an electrical port, the Fault light will blink for about 0.5 sec and then stop, the "Normal" light does not blink at all.

Seller said he had it on stock configuration and then suggested the Blissz configuration.

OK, first rule is don't panic. Make sure you are using Firefox browser to ssh into the miner. Some people try Google Chrome or others and they simply won't work. Now, make sure you have not installed firmware. If you botched a firmware install, you bricked the miner. It can be fixed if that's the case so again, don't panic.

Now if you've not played with the firmware it's likely the problem you're experiencing is due to your network being a little off the common ip subnet settings. That's ok too. Most networks use something like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 to get into your router. That's why when the Antminer is reset to default it usually goes to 192.168.1.99 but your network is on a completely different subnet so you can't see it. The only option you have is to use a network connection (hard line) directly from your PC into the Antminer. Once connected, open firefox and type in 192.168.1.99 and press enter. When the menu comes up for the Antminer the user and password is root.

After you get into the miner you'll have to assign the miner a static ip on your network manually. Just click thru the menu and you'll see where everything is. You'll also need to input your router and DNS server settings/addresses so make sure you have all that stuff written down or printed out before you begin. Network info is available in your network settings section in windows, you know the drill. Remember, once you click apply, the network settings you specified will take effect. You'll have to reconnect at the new static ip address you set on your network.

Now, after you have successfully assigned a static ip to the miner, again select an ip on your network, you'll click apply and the miner will restart. Disconnect from the miner and reconnect to your network, reconnect the miner to your network and turn it on. Open firefox and type in the static ip you assigned to the Antminer. After the menu opens you know the drill, root, root etc. Set up your mining pools click apply, the miner will restart and begin work.

This is correct.

so likely you need to find a friend with ip that is

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254

fire the rig up find it set it to static

at 10.0.0.1 to 10.0.0.254  ie find an empty address from advanced ip.

maybe 10.0.0.111

once you set the  address to that on your friends network
bring it back to your house and look at that address you set.

[chrisbfrpky]

Nah, you don't need to take it anywhere. Just connect a network cable between your PC and the Antminer. This will allow you to communicate with the interface directly to set up the new static ip address.

[Knathein]

Nah, you don't need to take it anywhere. Just connect a network cable between your PC and the Antminer. This will allow you to communicate with the interface directly to set up the new static ip address.

So I've tried both what you said and taking it to a friends house that is a 192.x.x.x network, their network didn't show the miner as well... I tried connecting the miner directly to my laptops ethernet port as well, and still nothing. I also timed myself holding the "reset" button for a good 240 seconds (4 minutes) before my arms got tired, but no matter how short OR how long I held it, it didn't beep or flash anything differently.

I've also tried re-downloading the stock firmware and put it on a micro SD card, plopped it in and didn't notice anything new/different.

Edit: I also just tried leaving it plugged in over a period of 24 hours, and it didn't help either.

[philipma1957]

well based on that you have a dead controller.

they do die off .

[Knathein]

well based on that you have a dead controller.

they do die off .

Well crud, I don't have the money to be able to buy a new control board.... So I have a very expensive paper weight it looks like, until I get enough money to buy a new one.
Ugh

[philipma1957]

well based on that you have a dead controller.

they do die off .

Well crud, I don't have the money to be able to buy a new control board.... So I have a very expensive paper weight it looks like, until I get enough money to buy a new one.
Ugh

you did try more than 1 eth cable .

better yet a know to be good eth cable

[Knathein]

well based on that you have a dead controller.

they do die off .

Well crud, I don't have the money to be able to buy a new control board.... So I have a very expensive paper weight it looks like, until I get enough money to buy a new one.
Ugh

you did try more than 1 eth cable .

better yet a know to be good eth cable

Yeah, I have about 15 eth cables just sitting in a box, I tried all of them, had some cat5, cat5e, and cat6 different lengths as well, tried plugging into my laptop and the router and nothing. I do not have a hub/switch