How do I set up Iceriver KS3? – The Ultimate Guide

Iceriver KS3 unboxing

• You will receive the Iceriver KS3 in a cardboard box from Crypto Miner Bros., fully padded with thick foam.

• Since the machine is so heavy, we securely pad the top and bottom with thick pieces of foam to prevent damage during shipping.

• Removing the foam pieces reveals a pretty hefty KS3. Since the device consumes a lot of heat, take it out carefully and store it in a well-ventilated place.
• Iceriver KS3 is available in two different shapes. One is similar to a typical ASIC miner.

• The other one comes with a protective metal cover like this one.

Step-by-step instructions for setting up Iceriver KS3

1. Prepare the device

• First of all, the KS3 requires a special power infrastructure to run, as typical North American power setups won’t work. ASIC miners require high power, so power settings are needed first.
• The power consumption of the KS3 is approximately 3200W, so a special 30A 240V circuit is required to carry out the work from a certified electrician.

• Next, you will need to purchase a C-19 to C-20 cable to power the Iceriver KS3 and dedicated PDU. Cables are not provided with the machine. This cable is 12 gauge thick and can withstand the heat dissipated by the ASIC.
• The Iceriver KS3’s fan is loud at about 71 decibels. Therefore, it is recommended to place it in a well-ventilated open space.

• Once you’ve placed it in your desired environment, it’s time to connect to the Internet. The ASIC does not support Wi-Fi, so a wired Internet connection is required. Connect Iceriver KS3 to your router using a network cable.

• Now turn on the miner.

2. Install Caspar Wallet

• There are a lot of Kaspa wallets. However, it is recommended to purchase a KDX wallet.
• KDX is full-node software that can run on Windows, macOC, and Linux.

• Install it and get the receiving address in your wallet.
• Another recommended alternative to the KDX wallet is Tangem.

3. Search for IP address

• The next step is to retrieve the IP address of your Iceriver KS3.
• To get the IP address of your Iceriver KS3, choose one of the steps below:
  • You can get the miner’s IP address using a free program software called Advance IP Scanner.
  • You can get the IP address by logging into your home router.

4. Access KS3 via web browser

• When you enter the IP address in your browser, a window will appear asking for your username and password.

• Log in to the browser using “admin” as the username and “12345678” as the password. This is the default username and password for your Iceriver model. However, different models from different companies may have different credentials. Please contact us at info@cryptominerbros.com for assistance.

• By logging in, you can access the dashboard of Iceriver KS3.

5. Check firmware upgrade

• The next step is to check for a firmware upgrade for your Iceriver KS3.

• If you have the latest firmware, simply select it and click the Update button.

6. Change mining settings

• Click the Mining Settings tab on the left side of the KS3 dashboard. The page for configuring the mining pool address, wallet address, and password is as follows.

• Now, if you are a beginner miner who is not sure which mining pool to mine in, you can visit Miningpoolstats and choose the Kaspa mining pool that suits you best. To maintain decentralization, choose a pool with a low hash rate.

• For demonstration purposes, let’s look at Kaspa.pool.org. Go to the official website. You can update your location on the page below. Now copy the IP address of your mining pool. If necessary, you can also use two other mining pool addresses as Pool 2 and Pool 3.

• Paste the pool address into your Iceriver dashboard as shown below.

• Now the next step is to enter your wallet address. It could be KDX or Tangem. Just copy and paste the wallet address into the Wallet/Worker field. It must be entered in wallet address format. Worker’s name. The worker can be named whatever you want.

• Next, enter your desired password and press Save.

7. Caspian Sea mining begins

• You can check the mining status on the dashboard of Iceriver KS3. KS3 will probably mine at its maximum hash rate.

• If the ASIC noise is too loud, you can check the fan speed and temperature of the Iceriver KS3 in the web GUI. The temperature should be below 50 degrees Celsius.

• If your Iceiver is too noisy, set the fan speed to 50.

Iceriver KS3 Profitability

Mining profitability for ASIC miners is not straightforward. This depends on various factors such as Kaspa price, ASIC’s hash rate, network difficulty, electricity rates in your region, mining trends, market demand, etc. Therefore, miners should watch the market closely before investing in mining hardware, including Iceriver. KS3.

Like other cryptocurrencies, Kaspa is also highly volatile. The price of Kaspa directly affects Kaspa mining profitability, so miners should periodically track Kaspa’s price history and past performance to predict Kaspa’s future price.

For quick reference, check out last year’s Kaspa price history.

Kaspa Mining Difficulties

Kaspa follows KHeavyhash, a proof-of-work (PoW) algorithm. Energy-intensive algorithms regulate the mining difficulty of the Kaspa mining network, ensuring a decentralized network.

The algorithm adjusts mining difficulty in real time based on the number of miners in the network. The more network participants, the higher the mining difficulty. Therefore, popular cryptocurrencies attract more miners, which reduces mining profitability and increases mining difficulty.

Therefore, considering the popularity of Kaspa is also essential as it affects its profitability. Mining difficulty may seem negative, but it is a necessary evil. For example, mining difficulty is very important as it prevents hackers and cyber attackers from compromising the network. It maintains a decentralized mining network that regulates the creation of new blocks on a regular basis.

Check out our detailed video tutorial on how to set up your IceRiver KS3: