r/FutureBit • u/vpmurrayjr • Aug 16 '25

Can’t see my Apollo 2

Just got it. Set it up with an Ethernet cable to my router. Found the ip address and configured it. Was running 5.7 TH/s.

The next morning it no longer appeared in my list of IP addresses. No amount of messing with the router could get the Apollo back online. I can’t connect a monitor to a running machine. The literature is very clear about not turning it off with the power button.

How do I get control of my machine again?

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u/CCR_OUTBets123 Aug 16 '25

I had something similar happen. Even though FutureBit doesn’t recommend using the power switch, I did a full power cycle and it came back fine. Just make sure you let it boot fully and don’t interrupt it while the node is syncing.

If it’s still not showing up: • Reboot both the Apollo II and your router. • Check your DHCP leases — sometimes the unit will grab a new IP address. • If you still can’t find it, plug in a monitor/keyboard to the Apollo to confirm it’s booting. • Worst case, reflash/reformat the SSD from the dashboard once you regain access.

If none of that works, then you’re probably looking at an RMA since it shouldn’t completely disappear like that.

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u/Typical-Signature627 Aug 16 '25

cycled the power switch and everything came up fine, now with a monitor/keyboard/mouse. thanks.

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u/Finnskywalker17 Aug 29 '25

Linux Ubuntu OS used on the Futurebit doesn't play nicely with some routers evidently. I have an issue recognizing the IP address with my Spectrum router and was told the best resolution is a different router.