Activate Your HYFIX Device with Wingbits (and GEODNET)

Activate Your HYFIX Device with Wingbits (and GEODNET)

Your HYFIX device is set up, powered on, and connected—now it’s time to bring it online and start earning. Haven’t set up your device yet? Follow our full setup guide here: HYFIX Setup Guide

In this guide, you’ll learn how to onboard your HYFIX WB200 or MGW310 to the Wingbits network, link your device to your account, and monitor its performance.

If you’re using an MGW310, we’ll also walk through the steps to connect it to the GEODNET Console for dual-network rewards. 

Onboarding to Wingbits

Once your HYFIX WB200 or MGW310 is powered on and connected to the internet, you’re ready to onboard it to the Wingbits network. 

Here’s how to do it step by step:

1. Sign in to Wingbits

Go to the Wingbits dashboard and either log into your existing account or create a new one.

2. Register Your Station

You can skip this step if you’ve already reserved a location (hex) and registered a station.

If not:

  • Go to the “My Stations” page.
  • Click “Register new station.”
  • Follow the prompts to reserve your station's location.

Screenshot of the Wingbits dashboard's "My Stations" tab, displaying a station entry labeled "Wingbits Test" with buttons for "Link device," "Install," and "Extend reservation."Wingbits “My Stations” page. 

Important: You can’t claim a hex that’s already taken by another station.

3. Start the Onboarding Process

Option A: Use Your Phone to Scan the QR Code

  • Flip your HYFIX device over and scan the QR code on the bottom label.
  • This will open the onboarding page and automatically fill in your Device Serial and Device Secret.

Option B: Manual Entry

  • If you can’t scan the code, visit the onboarding page.
  • You’ll need the following:
    • Device Serial (SN/W): Found on the side label
    • Device Secret: Found on the bottom label

Note for early MGW310 units: If the side label is missing the WB serial number, log into your device’s local dashboard (via its IP address) and look at the Wingbits Serial Number field at the bottom.

Close-up of the HYFIX WB200 base with a QR code label displaying the model, device ID (WB20000025), and secret (AE1FE2) used for network onboarding.

Bottom of the HYFIX WB200 showing the QR code.

4. Link the Device

  • After scanning or entering the info manually, you’ll reach the “Welcome Onboard” page. Click “Proceed to Dashboard.”
Screenshot of the Wingbits "Welcome Onboard" page with instructions to go to the dashboard, click "Link device," and enter the device serial and secret.

The Wingbits onboarding welcome screen.

  • On the “My Stations” page, find your registered station and click the “Link HYFIX” button.
Screenshot of a Wingbits station named "dancing-cream-jay" showing offline status, reserved location, and buttons to extend reservation or link HYFIX.

A reserved Wingbits station with the option to link a HYFIX device.

If the “Link HYFIX” button is red:

  • Your reservation likely expired.
  • Delete the station and immediately re-register it to reset your 6-hour reservation window.
  • Then, proceed with linking.
Screenshot of a Wingbits station named "tester" with offline status, "Location Not Claimed" error, and options to extend reservation or link HYFIX device.

This station shows a "Location Not Claimed" error.

5. Complete the Link

In the pop-up:

  • Check that your Device Serial and Device Secret are filled in.
  • If not, enter them manually from the device labels.
Side and bottom views of the HYFIX WB200 showing two labels: one with SN/G and SN/W serial numbers, and another with a QR code, model, secret, and device ID.

Serial numbers and QR code labels on the HYFIX WB200 

Screenshot of the Wingbits "Link Device" popup showing entry fields for Station, Device Serial, and Device Secret, along with buttons to close or link the device.

The “Link Device” form is in the Wingbits dashboard.

  • Click “Link Device.”

You should see a confirmation message: “Device linked successfully.”

Green notification box with a checkmark and the text “Device linked successfully” confirming successful onboarding on the Wingbits dashboard.

Confirmation message displayed after successfully linking your HYFIX device.

6. Confirm Your Device Is Online

After linking:

  • Your station will show a serial number, a green “Online” status, and a tick next to the location field.
  • If it doesn’t update right away, give it a few minutes and refresh the page.
Screenshot of a Wingbits station named "hyfix" showing status indicators for ONLINE, recent activity timestamps, and green checkmarks for claimed location and active GPS.

 HYFIX station successfully linked and online with GPS and location claimed.

7. GPS Lock & Sync

If you see an "Action Needed" alert with a message like “-1 meters”, the device hasn’t locked onto GPS yet.

  • Make sure your antenna is installed outside with a clear sky view.
  • Wait a bit longer—it checks the GPS every few minutes.
Popup message from Wingbits displaying a station issue: the GPS coordinates do not match the claimed location, with a reported distance of -1 meters.

Station issue alert showing a GPS mismatch.

8. View Station Stats

Click your station name, then go to the “Statistics” tab.
You’ll find:

  • Last heartbeat time
  • Signal data
  • Network status

Stats update every 10 minutes, so give it time after the initial setup.

Screenshot of the Wingbits dashboard’s “Statistics” tab for a station named “Wingbits Test,” displaying client uptime, client version, firmware version, and update status.

Wingbits station dashboard.

Onboarding to GEODNET (MGW310 Only)

If you're using an MGW310, you can also connect your device to the GEODNET network to start earning GEOD tokens. Here's how to do it based on your preferred setup—either as a solo miner or a revenue-splitting miner.

1. Add a Solo Miner to GEODNET

This method links your HYFIX MGW310 to your personal GEODNET Console account and routes 100% of rewards to your connected wallet.

Steps:

  • Log into the GEODNET Console
  • Click “Mine” from the top navigation
  • Select “Solo Mining”, then click “Add Miner”
Screenshot of the GEODNET Console’s Solo Mining interface with an empty Miners List and a red “Add Miner” button, showing column headers like Miner SN, State, and Token Issuance.

Solo Mining tab in the GEODNET Console.

In the pop-up box:

  • Miner SN: Enter the serial number from your device (found in the dashboard or on the label)
  • Miner Nickname: Choose a name to identify your station
  • Miner Key: Enter the Miner Key you set during setup

Click “Save” and wait for the confirmation popup.

Screenshot of the “Add Solo Miner” dialog box on the GEODNET Console showing input fields for Miner Serial Number, Nickname, and Miner Key with save and cancel buttons.

Form for adding a Solo Miner to the GEODNET Console.

2. Add a Revenue Splitting Miner

This setup lets you share rewards between two wallet addresses. It’s useful if you’re managing devices for someone else or splitting income with a partner.

Steps:

  • Go to the “Mine” tab
  • Click on “Revenue Split Mining”
  • Select “Add Miner”
Screenshot of the GEODNET Console showing the “Revenue Split Mining” tab with columns for mount, location, revenue wallet address, percentage split, and blockchain transactions.

GEODNET Console's Revenue Split Mining view. 

In the dialog box, fill in:

  • Miner SN: Your device’s serial number
  • Miner Nickname: A custom label
  • Miner Key: Your original setup key
  • Revenue Wallet Address: The wallet you want to share rewards with
  • Percentage to Revenue Wallet: A value between 0 and 1 (e.g., 0.2 = 20%)
  • Enter the verification code and click “Save”
Screenshot of the “Add Revenue Split Miner” form in GEODNET Console with fields for Miner SN, Nickname, Miner Key, Revenue Wallet Address, split percentage, and verification code.

Form to add a Revenue Split Miner in GEODNET.

Wait for the “Miner added” confirmation popup to appear.

Screenshot of the GEODNET Console with a registered solo miner displaying miner serial, status, wallet info, and token reward metrics.

GEODNET dashboard showing a newly added solo miner’s reward and operational details.

3. Converting a Solo Miner to Revenue Splitting

Warning: This process wipes your miner’s history and removes any associated NFT status.

Steps:

  • Unregister the Solo Miner from your Console account.
  • Reset the device to factory state.
  • Re-add it using the Revenue Splitting process above.

4. Monitor Your Miner’s Performance

Once your station is linked, click on its serial number under the “Miners” page to view performance stats:

  • Current State: Online/offline status
  • Reward Today: GEOD earned today
  • Base Reward: Standard rewards based on network metrics
  • Extra Reward: Bonus rewards from other incentives
  • Total Reward: Combined base and extra rewards
  • GEOD Distributed: Lifetime rewards sent to your wallet(s)
Screenshot of GEODNET’s Revenue Split Mining list showing an active miner with location coordinates, uptime, revenue wallet address, and 30% reward share.

Active revenue-sharing miner listed in GEODNET Console with wallet details and uptime metrics.

Screenshot of GEODNET dashboard with miner activity details, including state, uptime, GEOD rewards, and fields to enter Miner Serial Number and Miner Key.

GEODNET Console showing miner status, rewards, and entry fields for Miner SN and Key.

If you run into any issues while onboarding your HYFIX station to the Wingbits network—or have questions about setup, linking, or performance—feel free to contact the team at support@wingbits.com or post in the #support-tickets channel on the Wingbits Discord.

For help with onboarding your MGW310 to the GEODNET network, it's best to reach out directly through the GEODNET Discord server, where their team can assist you.

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