Bitaxe Setup Guide: How to Set Up Your Bitaxe Miner in 5 Minutes

Setting up a Bitaxe miner is one of the easiest ways to start solo Bitcoin mining from home. Whether you just received a Bitaxe Touch, Bitaxe Gamma 601, Bitaxe Supra Hex 701, or any other model, this complete bitaxe setup guide will walk you through the entire process step by step. You will be hashing Bitcoin within five minutes of unboxing.

What You Need Before Your Bitaxe Setup

Before starting, make sure you have the following items ready:

• Your Bitaxe miner (any model from the bitaxe miners family)
• A compatible bitaxe power supply — USB-C (5V) for single-chip models like the Bitaxe Touch, Bitaxe Ultra, Bitaxe Gamma 601, and Bitaxe Supra 401, or a 12V barrel jack for multi-chip models like the Bitaxe Supra Hex 701 and NerdOCTaxe
• A WiFi network with internet access
• A Bitcoin wallet address (you can use any BTC wallet)
• A phone, tablet, or computer with a web browser

Step 1: Connect Your Bitaxe Power Supply

Plug your bitaxe power supply into the miner. For USB-C models, any quality 5V USB-C adapter with at least 2A output will work — phone chargers are usually sufficient. For larger bitaxe miners like the Supra Hex or NerdOCTaxe, use the included 12V DC adapter. Once powered on, you will see LEDs light up and the device will create its own WiFi hotspot.

Step 2: Connect to the Bitaxe WiFi Network

On your phone or computer, open your WiFi settings and look for a network named something like "Bitaxe" or "AxeOS". Connect to it. There is usually no password required on first setup. Once connected, open your web browser and navigate to 192.168.4.1 — this is the default address for the bitaxe setup interface.

Step 3: Configure Your WiFi Credentials

In the AxeOS web interface, navigate to the WiFi settings section. Enter your home WiFi network name (SSID) and password. Click save. The Bitaxe will reboot and connect to your home network. You may need to check your router's admin page to find the new IP address assigned to your miner, or use a network scanner app.

Step 4: Set Up Your Solo Mining Pool

Once reconnected to the Bitaxe on your home network, go to the Mining settings page. For solo mining, the most popular option is public-pool.io. Enter the following settings:

• Pool URL: public-pool.io
• Port: 21496
• Your Bitcoin wallet address as the username

Click save and the miner will begin hashing immediately. You can monitor your bitaxe solo miner stats in real time on the dashboard — hashrate, temperature, shares accepted, and uptime are all displayed.

Step 5: Optional — Mount on a Bitaxe Stand

For a clean desktop display, consider mounting your miner on a bitaxe stand. This keeps the device elevated for better airflow and makes it a great conversation piece. Many solo miners enjoy watching their hashrate on the Bitaxe Touch screen while it sits on their desk.

Bitaxe Gamma 601 Setup — Specific Tips

The Bitaxe Gamma 601 setup follows the same steps above but has a few specific notes. The Gamma 601 uses a 5V USB-C bitaxe power supply and features the BM1370 chip producing 1.2 TH/s at 17W. The bitaxe gamma heatsink comes pre-installed with an active fan — make sure the fan has clearance for airflow. The Gamma 601 runs the AxeOS firmware, so the web interface looks identical to other Bitaxe models.

Bitaxe Supra Hex 701 Setup Tips

The Bitaxe Supra Hex 701 — also called the bitaxe suprahex — is a multi-chip miner requiring a 12V power supply. With six BM1366 chips producing 4.2 TH/s, it generates more heat than single-chip models. Ensure adequate ventilation and consider placing it on a bitaxe stand in a well-ventilated area. The setup process in AxeOS is identical, but you will see individual chip stats for all six chips on the monitoring dashboard.

Monitoring Your Bitaxe Miner

After completing your bitaxe setup, you can monitor your miner from any device on your network by navigating to its IP address. The AxeOS dashboard shows real-time hashrate, chip temperature, accepted shares, best difficulty share, and uptime. You can also monitor your solo mining progress on public-pool.io by entering your Bitcoin wallet address.

Bitaxe Gamma Profitability — What to Expect

Understanding bitaxe gamma profitability requires realistic expectations. Solo mining is a probability game — you are essentially playing the Bitcoin lottery. At 1.2 TH/s (Gamma 601) or 2.5 TH/s (Gamma Turbo), your daily electricity cost is just pennies, but the odds of finding a block are very low. However, if you do solve a block, you earn the entire block reward with zero pool fees. Many miners view it as an extremely cheap lottery ticket that runs 24/7.

Bitaxe Ultra Hash Rate and Power Efficiency

The bitaxe ultra hash rate of 425 Gh/s at 11W makes it the most energy-efficient model in the lineup. While the hashrate is lower than Gamma or Supra Hex models, the bitaxe gamma hash rate power consumption ratio across all models demonstrates that Bitaxe devices are among the most efficient SHA-256 miners per watt available to consumers.

Ready to Start Solo Mining?

Now that you know how to complete your bitaxe setup, it is time to pick the right bitaxe solo miner for your needs. CaptainMining carries the full range of bitaxe miners with fast shipping across Canada and worldwide:

• Bitaxe Touch 1.6TH/s 22W — touchscreen display, silent operation
• Bitaxe Gamma 601 — 1.2 TH/s with BM1370 chip
• Bitaxe Gamma Turbo 2.5TH/s — maximum single-chip hashrate
• Bitaxe Supra Hex 701 — 4.2 TH/s hex design
• Bitaxe Ultra 1366 — ultra-low power at 11W

Browse our complete Bitaxe and Bitcoin solo miner collection and start your solo mining journey today!