🔷Hardware Setup

The Anyone Hardware protects your privacy and enables you to earn crypto token rewards!

Welcome to your Hardware!

You are now part of a movement to truly take our privacy back. Your hardware gives you instant access to a secure, private connection for everyday browsing. For those who want to go further, it also unlocks the ability to support the network and earn crypto by contributing bandwidth.

Choose the option for you and get started with your setup now, or scroll further to find out more about the device!

Get setup with a private Wi-Fi connection in under a minute:

Router Mode - Quick Install

Protect and earn crypto tokens by contributing to the network (full setup).

Relay Mode

What's in the box?

• Anyone Router Device

• USB-C Power Cable

• USB Wi‑Fi adapter for dual-band connection

• USB thumb drive for hardware updates

• Quick‑start guide & sticker

To find out more about the device - see Overview & Specifications!

QuickStart - Router Mode Setup (3 minute guide)

Follow these simple steps to set up your Anyone Router in Router Mode. Perfect for sharing your home network traffic securely. A detailed description can be found at Router Mode Installation.

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Power up & Enter Setup Mode

1. Connect the power cable to the back of the device

2. Wait for lights to stabilize (blue swirling -> red steady).

3. Hold the blue button down for 3s to enable the Wi-Fi captive portal.

Use a computer, battery pack, or power adapter to power your device, minimum 15W.

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Connect & Launch Wizard

Find the new W-iFi network:

relayup_<serialID>

Password:

anyone.io

The captive portal opens up automatically. If not open a browser to: http://relayup.local or http://10.42.0.1

Accept Terms, log in with default password admin, and continue.

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Choose Router mode

In the wizard:

• Select Router Only Setup (no relay traffic)

• Choose your uplink (wired or Wi-Fi)

  • Optional: plug in USB Wi-Fi adapter for dual-band hotspot capability

Set up your own hotspot name and password

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What happens now

• The device installs settings and reboots automatically

• LED lights turn green indicating a successful uplink

Connect any client device to the router's hotspot to have its internet traffic routed through Anyone’s secure network

LED pulsing Anon Blue = Router Running

For home traffic, install the Anyone Browser or the Anyone Desktop VPN (coming soon) on your client devices

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Watch the setup in action

• Follow the Router Mode Steps from above to get started instantly!

• Or choose the Relay Mode to contribute your bandwidth while earning contribution rewards.

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After Setup - Next Steps

Head to the Control panel at https://relayup.local or the shown IP from above

IMPORTANT: Change your admin password

See the Control Panel Walkthrough for full details of all the available settings.

Overview & Specifications

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Relay Mode (Advanced)

Running a relay with an Anyone hardware device is the easiest way to support the network and start earning $ANYONE tokens. You’ll contribute your home internet bandwidth while benefiting from a special rewards pool reserved just for hardware relays.

Ready to get started? Follow the Relay Setup Guide →

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