How to set up IceRiver KS1 | Step-by-step guide

What can I expect from my shipping package?

• Here’s how to get Iceriver KS1 from Crypto Miner Bros.:

• To prevent damage during shipping, the machine is securely packed with thick pieces of foam.

• When you unpack it, you get an incredible machine. The machine generates a lot of heat, so take it carefully and place it on a flat surface with a wired network and good airflow.
• Iceriver KS1 is available in two shapes: One is similar to a typical ASIC miner.

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

You are now ready to set up your Iceriver KS1.

Step-by-step guide to setting up Iceriver KS1

1. Prepare the device

• You will need a C-13 to C-14 cable to power the Iceriver KS1.

• A special power infrastructure is required for the Iceriver KS1 as the miner requires 240V as it will not work on typical 120V home voltage settings. Have a certified electrician build your power infrastructure.

• A 240V 30A power distribution unit (PDU) is required. Connect one end of the C-13 to C-14 cable to the PDU and the other end to the power plug on the ASIC miner.

• Now connect Iceriver to your router using a network cable (Ethernet cord).

2. Miner configuration

• The Ethernet light should come on when the power supply is turned on.

• Now that you have an internet connection, you will need a laptop or computer to get the IP address of your ASIC.
• To obtain the miner’s IP address, you can choose one of the following steps:
  • 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 router.

3. Access KS1 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.

• When you log in, Iceriv will offer to change your password.

• You can change your password by going to the User Settings tab on the left. Enter your desired password and press Save.

4. Change mining settings

• Click the Mining Settings tab to change the pool name, worker/wallet name, and password.
• 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.

• For illustration purposes, I will choose 2miners.com. When you access the website, you will see a ‘How to get started’ button at the top right.

• Click on the “How to get started” button and you will see all of Kaspa’s mining pool options. You can choose the mining pool that suits you.

• Copy the server address and paste it into the mining pool address in the Iceriver web GUI.

• The next step is to add your Kaspa wallet name to KS1. There are a variety of Kaspa wallets available. Let’s take Zelcore as an example here.

• Get your receiving wallet address from Zelcore.

• Copy the wallet address and paste it into the web interface.

• Now we need to add the worker’s name. The worker name is an extension of the wallet address, separated by periods. For example, your wallet address. Desired worker name.
• You can specify any password you want.
• Next is the fan speed. Depending on your mining environment, you can increase or decrease the fan speed from 30% to 100%. However, higher fan speeds result in greater ambient noise and higher power consumption.

• Specify your desired fan speed. Click the checkmark and press Save.
• Now go back home and check the temperature to make sure you have set the appropriate fan speed.

• Check the temperature and make sure it does not exceed 55°C.
• You are now ready to mine Kaspa.

5. Caspian Sea mining begins

• You can check the dashboard of Iceriver KS1. The mining process has probably already started.

Ice River KS1 Profitability

The profitability of Iceriver KS1 is not simple as it depends on various factors such as Kapsa mining difficulty, Kaspa price, electricity price in the mining area, hash rate, etc. Therefore, miners must closely monitor the market before mining any cryptocurrency. Now let’s analyze Kaspa’s price history and past performance.

Source: CoinMarketCap

Kaspa Mining Difficulties

Kaspa follows the energy-intensive Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism, similar to most popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Zcash. Kaspa’s mining algorithm, KHeavyhash, regulates the difficulty level at which Kaspa miners mine new Kaspa coins.

In PoW-based cryptocurrencies, miners must solve complex cryptographic puzzles to find new blocks and generate new coins. Each cryptocurrency has an algorithm that regulates the difficulty with which miners mine new blocks. This is commonly referred to as mining difficulty.

In the future, as more and more Kaspa machines are released, more Kaspa miners will participate in Kaspa mining, which will increase the difficulty while reducing mining profits. Miners will have to wait and see. However, mining difficulty is very important as it protects your cryptocurrency from cyber attackers. Additionally, the difficulty of mining makes the network decentralized and new blocks are constantly created.

You can also check out the video tutorials in our IceRiver KS1 Setup Guide: