DC Direct Setup - PAX A30 - Wi-Fi (DHCP)

What do you need to connect the PAX A30 via Wi-Fi (DHCP)?

  • Configured WiFi network and router
  • Wi-Fi network name and password
  • PAX A30 configured with Datacap keys and the appropriate Datacap ECN

Access Android Desktop

1 Swipe left from the right side of the Welcome screen.

2 Touch the back key ◁ twice.

A30 Welcome Screen

3 When prompted for Back Desktop password type "pax9876@@". Touch "Enter".

Note: “123456” may work on some devices as passwords may vary. For EVO Snap devices, use “EVO72963687” for the password. 

A30 Back Desktop

Connect to Wi-Fi (DHCP)

1 From the Android Desktop, touch "Settings".

A30 Android Desktop

2 When prompted for password, type "pax9876@@". Touch "OK".

Note: “123456” may work on some devices as passwords may vary. For EVO Snap devices, use “EVO72963687” for the password. 

A30 PIP
A30 Password 2

3 Touch "Network & Internet" > "Wi-Fi".

A30 Settings

4 Select the SSID of your access point. Type your network's password.

SSID Password

5 Touch "Connect".

6 Touch the home key ○ to return to Android Desktop.

Pair POS and DC Direct

Configure your Point of Sale using the DeviceID, the corresponding Merchant IDs (MIDS), and Terminal IDS (TIDS).  

If using Wi-Fi or Ethernet connected PIN Pads, configure your POS with the corresponding IP addresses and port numbers from Step 4 above.  

1 Tap the DC Direct app from the Android Desktop To view the DeviceID (serial #) and connected IP address.

A30 Android Desktop
Android Desktop
A30 DC Direct settings
DC Direct Settings

2 Touch the home button ○ to return to Android Desktop.

3 Touch "PXRetailer" to return to Welcome Screen.

If you need help pairing DC Direct, contact your POS provider for specific instructions.

Run a Test Transaction

Initiate a $1.00 test sale from your POS.

Transaction detail