WhatSocket Download, Installation, and Usage Tutorial

In cryptocurrency mining operations, the temperature, domain voltage, frequency, and hashrate of hash chips constitute the four core dimensions for measuring their health and performance. Professional testing software for these four dimensions is not only a "health check tool" for hash chips, but also a "real-time monitor" in system integration and maintenance. WhatSocket is exactly such a professional monitoring tool designed specifically for the Whatsminer. This article will guide you from scratch through the complete workflow of using this software.

I. What is WhatSocket?

WhatSocket is a comprehensive testing software that integrates monitoring of hash chip temperature, domain voltage, frequency, and hashrate.

Applicable models: Whatsminer M30, M50, M60, and subsequent series ASIC miners.

II. Installation and Initial Configuration

1. Environment Preparation

Before using WhatSocket, please ensure the following conditions are met:

(1) A PC/laptop running Windows, Linux, or macOS.
(2) The PC/laptop and the miner are on the same local subnet.
(3) The miner is properly connected to the network and has obtained an IP address.
(4) The login credentials of the miner are known (default username/password is usually admin/admin).

2. Software Acquisition and Installation

(1) Download method
You can obtain the WhatSocketM60 software through the following channel:
Please contact Senior Engineer Jay from Zeus Mining (via WhatsApp) to get the software.

(2) Installation steps:
· Double-click the installer and follow the wizard to complete the installation (use the default path).
· After installation, a software shortcut will be created on the desktop. Open the software and enter the miner's IP address. Click Connect. Enter the password "admin". Finally, click View to check the miner's running status.

III. Detailed Explanation of the Four Dimensional Monitoring Functions

The monitoring interface of WhatSocket revolves around four core dimensions.

1. Temperature Monitoring: The "Sentinel" of Thermal Management

High hashrate often comes with high heat generation. If temperature gets out of contro, chips may face frequency throttling or even physical damage. WhatSocket reads rea-time data from the temperature sensors embedded in the chips.

Operation Guide:
· Find the "temp" panel on the monitoring interface.
· The panel displays the real-time temperature of each hash board, usually in degrees Celsius (°C).
· Critical threshold: When the temperature reaches a critical value (typically 80-85°C), the software will trigger a protection alert, notifying the operator to intervene.

2. Domain Voltage Analysis: The "Barometer" of Energy Efficiency

Chip performance heavily depends on stable voltage supply. WhatSocket monitors the voltage input of hash boards and records voltage fluctuation curves.

Operation Guide:
· View the real-time domain voltage of each hash board in the "vol" panel.
· The software supports simultaneous monitoring of voltage and current.
· You can switch to view historical voltage fluctuation curves to assess power supply stability.
· Key indicator: Voltage fluctuation within ±5% is generally considered acceptable.

3. Frequency Monitoring: The "Metronome" of Performance Release

Operating frequency directly determines the chip's computing speed, but the frequency is not fixed, it adjusts dynamically with temperature, power consumption, and load.

Operation Guide:
· View the real-time operating frequency (in MHz) of each chip in the "freq" panel.
· The software samples frequency fluctuations once per second.
· Through the frequency curve, you can intuitively determine whether the chip is throttling due to overheating or insufficient power supply.

4. Hashrate Evaluation: The Multi-Dimensional "Benchmark" of Performance

Hashrate is the core metric for measuring a miner's final output capacity. WhatSocket's hashrate evaluation does not just look at peak hashrate; it simulates real application loads to test the effective hashrate under specific scenarios.

Operation Guide:
· View the real-time hashrate (in Th/s) in the "Hashrate" panel.
· The software simultaneously displays the theoretical hashrate and the actual hashrate for comparison.
· You can view the historical average hashrate and its fluctuation range.
· Key indicator: The deviation between actual and rated hashrate should generally be within 5%.

IV. Practical Application Scenarios

Scenario 1: New Miner Rack Acceptance Inspection
After new M60 miners arrive and are installed, use WhatSocket for a "four-dimensional health check":

1. Connect to the miner and continuously monitor for 30 minutes.

2. Check whether the temperature is within the normal range (typically 40-75℃).

3. Check whether voltage fluctuations are within ±5%.

4. Check whether the frequency is stable around the rated value.

5. Check whether the hashrate reaches the specified value (e.g., 172 Th/s).

6. Only when all four indicators pass can the miner be officially put into production.

Scenario 2: Daily Inspections and Preventive Maintenance
1. Perform a quick daily or weekly inspection with WhatSocket:

2. View the four-dimension indicator overview for each miner.

3. Pay special attention to miners with abnormally high temperatures or significantly dropped hashrate.

4. Perform in-depth diagnosis on abnormal miners and schedule maintenance promptly.

Scenario 3: Rapid Fault Localization
When a miner experiences hashrate drops or board failures:

1. Open WhatSocket and connect to the target miner.

2. Check the Temp panel first to see if any hash board has an abnormal temperature.

3. Then check the Vol panel – is any voltage rail low or fluctuating wildly?

4. Finally check the Freq panel – is throttling occurring?

5. Combine the four-dimensional data to quickly pinpoint the root cause (cooling failure, power supply failure, or chip failure).

WhatSocket provides comprehensive protection for Whatsminer series miners, from "health check" to "monitoring" through real-time monitoring of temperature, domain voltage, frequency, and hashrate. For mining operators, mastering this tool means being able to detect issues in time, quickly locate faults, and effectively ensure the stable operation of miners.

Jay Zha ｜ ZEUS MINING Senior Hardware Engineer

Specializing in ASIC miner fault diagnosis and repair, with many years of experience repairing the entire Antminer series (S19, S21, L7, L9, etc.). Proficient in quickly locating faults in core modules such as fans, power supplies, temperature controllers, and ASIC chips through kernel logs, and dedicated to providing mining farm operators and maintenance technicians with systematic and operational troubleshooting guides.

🏷 Area of expertise: ASIC miner repair

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