> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.deeep.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.deeep.network/hardware/setup-your-hardware.md).

# Setup your hardware

## Recommended Setup

1. Plug ethernet port 1 into your fiber/cable/DSL or other modem.
2. Plug ethernet port 2 into your router/switch/hub.
3. Plug in power to your DeEEP Device
4. Sit back and enjoy earning $DEEEP

## Alternative Setup (NAT or firewall)

You can also install your DeEEP compute box behind your router.

1. Plug ethernet port 1 into your router/switch/hub or other modem.
2. Plug in and power on your Device
3. Sit back and enjoy earning $DEEEP

{% hint style="warning" %}
Devices behind CGNAT or other NAT where ports cannot be opened are only eligible for half of the normal [Plug-In Rewards](/introduction/earning-usddeeep/tokenomics.md#plug-in-rewards). See [Advanced Setup](/hardware/setup-your-hardware/advanced-setups.md) for details on how to fix enable full rewards still.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If placed after your router, for maximum rewards you need to [forward all ports](/hardware/setup-your-hardware/port-forwarding.md) on your router to the Device.
{% endhint %}