WhatsMiner Installation and Configuration Guide (with Ordina)

Receiving and preparing the hardware

When you receive a WhatsMiner, the first step is above all not to plug it in straight away. Take the time to check the machine's overall condition. A miner may have suffered a knock during transport while still looking visually “fine”, which can lead to failures a few hours after it is put into service.

Handle the machine and listen for any abnormal internal noise. Check that the fans spin freely and that the connectors are neither bent nor loose. If in doubt, it is better to deal with the problem immediately rather than risk damaging the hardware further once it is powered on.

Preparing the environment properly

Before installing the miner, you need to understand that its performance depends far more on its environment than on its software configuration.

The WhatsMiner must be placed in a space where air circulates properly. Fresh air must enter at the front of the machine and hot air must be expelled at the rear without flowing back towards the intake. If hot air is recycled, the internal temperature will rise gradually, even if the room seems ventilated.

Avoid classic mistakes such as placing a miner against a wall or in an enclosed space. Always leave enough clearance at the rear so that the heat can escape.

If several machines are installed, line them up facing the same direction to create a consistent airflow. Mixing orientations creates zones of thermal turbulence and severely degrades performance.

Electrical installation

Before plugging in the miner, make sure your electrical installation can handle a continuous load. A WhatsMiner draws several kilowatts continuously, which is not comparable to a standard household appliance.

It is advisable to use a dedicated circuit or at least to check that the circuit will not be overloaded. An unstable power supply does not always cause an immediate shutdown, but it can generate errors, reduce the hashrate or gradually damage the components.

Earthing is essential. It is often overlooked, but it protects the equipment against electrical fluctuations and faults.

Setting up the miner

Install the miner on a stable, clean surface. Avoid dusty or damp areas, as these accelerate wear of the internal components.

Never lift the miner by its cables. It may seem obvious, but it is a common cause of internal disconnection and failure.

Once it is in position, connect the network cable first, then the power cable. This sequence ensures that the miner is immediately detectable on the network when it starts up.

First power-on

When you switch on the miner, the fans will spin at full speed for a few moments. This is normal and corresponds to the initialisation phase.

The system will then detect the hashboards and run an internal test. This phase can take several minutes. Do not interrupt this process, even if the noise or power consumption may seem high.

Wait for the machine to stabilise before moving on to the next step.

Accessing the miner

Once started, the miner automatically obtains an IP address on the network.

To find it, you can use a network scanning tool or check your router. In a clean installation, it is recommended to identify the machine immediately and note down its IP.

Then access the miner's interface via a web browser. This interface lets you configure and monitor the machine.

From the very first login, it is strongly recommended to change the default credentials to prevent any unauthorised access.

Configuring mining with Ordina

Once in the interface, you need to configure the mining pool. This is the step that allows the miner to actually start producing.

The required information must be retrieved from your Ordina account, accessible via the ORDINA POOL. Do not try to guess the parameters, as they may vary depending on your configuration.

Enter the pool address exactly as provided in your dashboard. A mistake in the port or protocol is enough to prevent any connection.

Then set the worker name. This name should be structured logically. For example, use a format that makes it easy to identify the machine and its location. This will allow you to quickly find a miner in the Ordina dashboard if there is a problem.

The password is usually simple, but it must match what your configuration expects.

Once the information has been entered, save the configuration.

Checking that it works

After configuration, the miner will try to connect to the pool.

It is important not to rely solely on the local display. A miner can appear to be working while not actually producing anything.

First check in the interface that the pool is connected and that the hashrate is gradually rising.

Then, be sure to confirm that it is working in your Ordina dashboard by clicking here. The miner should appear with its name and start sending shares.

If the miner does not appear, this means there is a configuration or network problem, even if everything looks correct locally.

Stabilisation and monitoring

Once the miner is running, observe its behaviour for at least one hour.

Monitor the temperature, hashrate and overall stability. A gradual rise in temperature is often a sign of a ventilation problem.

If the hashrate fluctuates or drops, this may be due to a thermal or electrical problem.

This phase is essential to confirm that the installation is truly correct.

Good practices from the start

As soon as you go into production, get into the habit of structuring your installation.

Name your machines properly, organise your network and monitor your performance via the Ordina dashboard. This will allow you to detect anomalies quickly.

Never leave a miner running unsupervised. A machine can run with degraded performance for days without it being immediately visible.