How to Upgrade ASIC Firmware via Web GUI: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide | VECTOR

Fastest Method: Upgrading firmware through the Web GUI requires no hardware disassembly and takes under 4 minutes from any computer on the local network.

Step 1. Finding Your Miner's IP Address

IP Reporter Utility: Click 'Start' in the PC tool, then press the physical 'IP Report' button on the ASIC front panel.
BTC Tools: Scan the subnet range to discover all active mining rigs simultaneously.
Router Dashboard: Inspect DHCP client tables for hostnames labeled 'antminer' or 'whatsminer'.

Step 2. Logging into the Control Panel

Open browser and navigate to the detected IP (e.g. http://192.168.1.120). Default credentials:

Antminer: root / root or admin / admin
Whatsminer: admin / admin

Step 3. Upload & Flashing

Navigate to System -> Upgrade.
Choose whether to retain pool configurations via the Keep Settings checkbox.
Select your firmware archive (.tar.gz or .bin) and press Flash Image.
Never unplug power during the 3-minute flashing cycle. Wait for automatic system reboot.