Hi all,
My node is on "machine A", which is old and weak and only has a couple threads.
"Machine B" doesn't have a node but has 32 threads that I want to use to mine on p2pool-mini.
I asked duckduckgo how to mine on Machine B and point it to my node on machine A. It gave me the following instructions:
Mining on P2Pool with XMRig from a Different Machine
To successfully mine on P2Pool using XMRig while your Monero node is hosted on a different machine, follow these steps:
Requirements
Monero Node: Ensure your Monero node is fully synchronized and running.
XMRig: Download and install XMRig on the machine where you will be mining.
Firewall Configuration: Make sure the firewall on both machines allows traffic on the necessary ports.
Configuration Steps
Point XMRig to P2Pool Node:
In your XMRig configuration or command line, specify the IP address of your P2Pool node and use port 3333.
Example command:
./xmrig -o YOUR_P2POOL_NODE_IP:3333
Firewall Settings:
Ensure that the firewall on the machine running the P2Pool node allows incoming connections on port 3333.
You may also need to open port 37889 for P2Pool's peer-to-peer communication.
Additional Tips
Use a Configuration File: Instead of command-line flags, consider using a config.json file for XMRig. This can help avoid mistakes and simplify the setup.
Monitor Your Mining: You can check your mining progress by entering your wallet address on the P2Pool Observer to see your statistics.
Summary of Ports
Port Number Purpose
3333 XMRig connection to P2Pool node
37889 P2Pool peer-to-peer communication
By following these steps, you can effectively mine on P2Pool using XMRig while your Monero node operates on a separate machine.
me talking again- Is it truly this simple? Or are these instructions inadequate? I'm asking you guys/gals humans because AI notoriously gives wrong info and I'm trying to avoid headaches.
Thanks all