How to set up the iBeLink BM-KS Max: login, password, pool and specifications
You can set up the iBeLink BM-KS Max in a few minutes: connect it to the router with a cable, find its IP address with the MinerTool, log in in your browser with the username iBeLink and password admin, and enter the pool address and your Kaspa wallet in the pool settings. Below is the step-by-step procedure according to the manufacturer's manual, supplemented with our notes and whether the machine still pays off at today's difficulty.
Summary
- The BM-KS Max is an ASIC miner for Kaspa (kHeavyHash algorithm) with a hashrate of around 10 TH/s and a power draw of 3,400 W.
- Default web interface login: username iBeLink, password admin.
- Three pools can be entered – one main and two backups. If the main pool fails, the miner switches automatically.
- The manufacturer does not recommend overclocking – it risks permanent damage to the chips.
- At today's Kaspa difficulty (as of 18 Oct 2026), the machine only breaks even with electricity below roughly CZK 0.45/kWh.
iBeLink BM-KS Max specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | kHeavyHash (Kaspa, KAS) |
| Hashrate | 10 TH/s ±5% (according to the manual; newer batches are listed at 10.5 TH/s) |
| Power draw | 3,400 W ±3% |
| Efficiency | around 330 J/TH |
| Operating temperature | 0–40 °C |
| Network | Ethernet |
| Machine dimensions | 340 × 190 × 293 mm |
| Package dimensions | 424 × 289 × 388 mm |
| Weight | 12.2 kg |
The firmware supports the standard stratum protocol, restarting the mining software or the whole system from the web interface, separate error monitoring for each hashboard and automatic switching between the main and backup pools.
What you will need
- A power supply for 3.4 kW – ideally a separate circuit with a breaker rated for continuous load.
- A network cable to the router (the miner has no Wi-Fi).
- A computer on the same network and a browser – the manufacturer recommends Google Chrome.
- A Kaspa wallet – the address starts with
kaspa:. How to create one is described in our guide A Kaspa wallet in 2 minutes.
Step 1: Connect and switch on the miner
- Connect the network cable and then the power cable, and switch the miner on.
- Two LEDs light up on the front panel – red and green.
- After about two minutes the red one goes out and the green one starts flashing. The miner is now running in normal mode.
- If the red one stays on for a long time, check the network cable and internet connection.
Step 2: Find the miner's IP address
iBeLink's MinerTool program is used to find the miner on the local network. Download it from the manufacturer's page iBeLink – manuals and tools. Once launched, it finds all iBeLink miners on the network and shows their IP addresses. You can also find the IP address in the list of connected devices in your router's admin panel.
Step 3: Log in to the web interface
On a computer on the same network, enter the miner's IP address in your browser and press Enter. The login page opens. Enter the username iBeLink and password admin and confirm with the “Enter” button.
Step 4: Check the miner's status
After logging in, the home page with a status overview appears. The panel has three parts:
- Machine information: miner type, serial number, operating system, hardware, kernel and software versions, version release date, uptime and average load.
- Memory: used, free and cache.
- Network: connection type, IP address and MAC address.
Step 5: Set the pool and wallet
- Click Settings → Pool Settings.
- In the first row, enter the main pool address, your Kaspa address as the worker name and the password
x. - Enter backup pools in the next two rows.
- Click Config – the pools are saved to the miner.
Example settings for the 2Miners pool (port 2323 is intended for powerful ASICs with higher share difficulty):
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Pool 1 (Europe) | stratum+tcp://kas.2miners.com:2323 |
| Pool 2 (backup, USA) | stratum+tcp://us-kas.2miners.com:2323 |
| Worker | kaspa:qz…your_address |
| Password | x |
For the third pool, it makes sense to choose a different operator so that one pool's outage does not stop mining. You can then check the results on the pool's page after entering your address (for 2Miners, kas.2miners.com/account/ + your address).
Firmware update
The manufacturer recommends uploading the latest firmware from its website before putting the miner into operation. The update is uploaded in the miner's web interface. You use the same procedure to restore the mining software if it crashes and doesn't start by itself. Do not switch the miner off during the update.
Can the BM-KS Max be overclocked?
No. The manufacturer explicitly warns that setting the frequency above the maximum specification is highly likely to permanently damage the ASIC chips. The manufacturer does not cover damage caused by overclocking, unauthorised software or hardware modification, or operation at unsuitable temperatures. We write about the risks in general in our article Overclocking an ASIC.
Common problems and solutions
| Problem | Cause and solution |
|---|---|
| The red LED stays on for a long time | The miner has no network connection. Check the cable, router and internet connection. |
| Settings are not saved in the browser | Use Google Chrome, which the manufacturer recommends. |
| The mining software restarts by itself | This is normal: the software recovers by itself after a network or driver error, and a hardware watchdog monitors the system. If it happens often, check the temperature and network stability. |
| The software has crashed and won't start | Upload the firmware again following the procedure above. |
| Each pool shows a different hashrate | Pools calculate hashrate from submitted shares and have different difficulties. The long-term average is what counts, not the instantaneous value. |
| The worker occasionally appears on the backup pool | The main pool was briefly unavailable and the miner switched to the backup. It returns once the connection is restored. |
| Lower hashrate in summer | Keep the miner as cool as possible. According to the manufacturer, it achieves the best efficiency at ambient temperatures below 25 °C. |
If the miner reports hashboard errors or doesn't run at all, you can bring it to our ASIC miner repair service in Prague.
Does the BM-KS Max pay off in 2026?
Today, 1 TH/s on Kaspa earns 3,55 Kč a day. The BM-KS Max with 10–10.5 TH/s therefore mines around CZK 36 a day, but uses 81.6 kWh. Mining only breaks even at an electricity price below roughly CZK 0.45/kWh (as of 18 Oct 2026) – less than even the cheapest hosting costs.
The reason is efficiency: the KS Max needs around 330 J/TH, whereas the current IceRiver KS7 with 30 TH/s and 3,500 W needs only about 117 J/TH. If you own a KS Max, it mainly makes sense with your own very cheap electricity, or as a heat source.
What next
- Kaspa (KAS) – how the network works, the block reward and what to mine it with.
- Setting up the IceRiver KS0–KS3 – the same procedure for IceRiver miners.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the default password for the iBeLink BM-KS Max?
How do I find the IP address of an iBeLink miner?
How many pools can be set on the BM-KS Max?
Why won't my pool settings save?
What temperature can the BM-KS Max handle?
This text was prepared with the help of AI. Facts, figures and procedures were checked by Yegor.
