Wi-Fi Range and RSSI Calculator
When you install a WiFi network in your home, you might want to understand its range and answer questions like: If I install my Wi-Fi router in the basement, will …
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Browan MerryIoT SD Card Not Detected – SOLVED
This is a problem that some users of the Browan MerryIoT Helium miner face. If the SD Card is not detected, unfortunately the miner won’t work. Fortunately we have solutions …
Invalid Witness – how to solve this problem
There are two types of Invalid Witness errors in Helium Mining. In this post we describe how to solve this problem as it’s one that occurs often. Background What is …
How to Reset a Helium Miner
When an access point or networking gear runs into issues it’s often recommended that the equipment be reset. For similar reasons… many Helium miner owners want to know how to …
Does a Helium Miner Need Wi-Fi?
Yes, a Helium miner needs Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet. A miner can also be connected to the Internet using Ethernet. The miner needs a continuous, un-interrupted connection to …
What is the Range of an 8 dBi Helium Antenna?
The practical range of an 8 dBi antenna is around 60 km or 37 miles across an open area. Let’s get into the details Contents1 What does dBi mean?2 How …
Can I move my Helium Miner?
Yes you can move your Helium miner at any time. Here are a few things to look out for when you do this. Contents1 Why move your Miner?2 Assert new …
How much HNT can a Miner make with Data Packet Transfers?
The primary purpose of the Helium network is to connect IoT devices and provide a means to transfer data from such devices. The Helium model is based on user-participation in …
How to increase Transmit Scale in Helium?
Transmit scale depends on how many other Helium miners populate your Hex. The more the miners, the lower the transmit scale. In cities like Los Angeles for instance where the …
Helium Miner not Connecting to Wi-Fi – How to Solve this
Your Helium miner has to be connected to the Internet for it to work and earn HNT for you. The two methods of connectivity are over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Of …