Configuring Wi-Fi Network IP Connections on the PAX Terminal
These are the IP connections that you can use to connect the PAX terminal to your Wi-Fi
network:
Dynamic IP connection
Description:
When using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) IP connection, the payment terminal is randomly assigned IP addresses by
your internet service provider when you access the internet. This type of
connection is also called a
dynamic IP connection
.
Benefits:
Simplifies network management and eliminate the need to
manually configure Wi-Fi settings on each PAX terminal.
Configuring a Dynamic IP Connection for a Wi-Fi Network on the PAX Terminal
Use this information to configure a dynamic IP connection for a Wi-Fi network on the PAX
terminal.
Using a dynamic IP connection is a convenient option for simple device set up, which
eliminates the need to manually manage static IP addresses. The payment terminal
receives a randomly assigned IP address from your internet service provider each time it
connects to the network.
. The device connects to your Wi-Fi network.
A Password screen appears.
Enter the PAX terminal settings password that you entered in step 1. The Wi-Fi
settings menu appears, showing that the terminal is connected to your Wi-Fi
network.
To exit the screen, tap the back arrow until you reach the Home screen.
Configuring a Static IP Connection for a Wi-Fi Network on the PAX Terminal
Use this information to configure a static IP connection for a Wi-Fi network on the PAX
terminal. This configuration uses a single IP address when connecting to the internet,
which you specify in the terminal settings.
IMPORTANT
Before starting this configuration, you might need to consult your IT
department to obtain the information required to configure this type of network
connection.
field, enter the SSID (network name)
of your Wi-Fi network. The field is case sensitive.
Tap the
Advanced options
drop-down arrow. You might need
to scroll down to see this menu option.
Open the IP settings drop-down menu, choose
Static
.
Enter the required information in these Static fields:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
IP address
field: Enter the static IP address for
your Wi-Fi network.
Gateway
field: Enter the IP address for your
gateway.
Network prefix length
field: Enter the prefix
length for the subnetwork.
DNS 1
field: Enter the IP address for the first
domain name system server.
DNS 2
field: Enter the IP address for the second
domain name system server.
Tap
Save
. The Wi-Fi screen appears, showing that the
terminal is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
To exit the screen, tap the back arrow until you reach the Home screen.
Configuring a Proxy IP Connection for a Wi-Fi Network on the PAX Terminal
Use this information to configure a proxy IP connection for a Wi-Fi network on the PAX
terminal. Use this configuration when your Wi-Fi network is hidden by a proxy server so
that it cannot be detected as a publicly available network.
IMPORTANT
Before starting this configuration, consult your IT department to
obtain the information required to configure this type of network connection.
