DC Direct Set-up Guide / PAX A77 Wi-Fi (Static IP)

DC Direct Setup - PAX A77 - Wi-Fi (Static IP)

What do you need to connect the PAX A77 via Wi-Fi (Static IP)?

  • Configured WiFi network and router
  • Wi-Fi network name and password
  • PAX A77 configured with Datacap keys and the appropriate Datacap ECN

Access Android Desktop

1 Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

2 Touch the back key twice.

Back Arrow

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. 

Back Desktop

Connect to Wi-Fi (Static IP)

1 From the Android Desktop, touch "Settings".

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. 

Please Input password

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

Network

4 Select the SSID of your access point. Type your network's password. Touch "Advanced options" > "IP Settings". Touch "DHCP" and select "Static".

Enter the values for the following:

  • IP address
  • Gateway
  • Network prefix length (this is your subnet mask in CIDR notation)
  • DNS 1
  • DNS 2
Network Password
DHCP button
Static Settings

5 Touch "Connect".

6 Touch the home button 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.

Android Desktop
Android Desktop
A77 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