DC Direct Setup - PAX A35 - Wi-Fi (Static IP)

What do you need to connect the PAX A35 via Wi-Fi (Static IP)?

  • Configured Wi-Fi network and router
  • Wi-Fi network name and password
  • PAX A35 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.

A35 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. 

A35 Back Desktop

Connect to Wi-Fi (Static IP)

1 From the Android Desktop, touch "Settings".

A35 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. 

A35 Password

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

A35 Settings
A35 Network settings

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
A35 SSID settings
Advanced settings
A35 Advance 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.

A35 Android Desktop
Android Desktop
DC Direct settings on A35
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