DC Direct Set-up Guide / PAX A35 Network Options / PAX A35 Ethernet
What do you need to connect the PAX A35 via Ethernet?
1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the A35's back plate LAN port and to your network.
If using DHCP, no further setup should be required (Ethernet w/ DHCP is enabled by default). If using Static, continue to the next steps.
1 Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2 Touch the back key ◁ twice.
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.
1 From the Android Desktop, touch "Settings".
2 When prompted for password, type"pax9876@@". Touch the green checkmark icon or "OK" depending on which prompt appears.
Note: “123456” may work on some devices as passwords may vary. For EVO Snap devices, use “EVO72963687” for the password.
3 Touch "Network & Internet" >"Ethernet".
4 Select "Ethernet Configuration" > "Static".
Enter the values for the following by scrolling under the Static IP settings:
5 Touch "SAVE".
6 Touch the home button ○ to return to Android Desktop.
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.
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.
Initiate a $1.00 test sale from your POS.
Run a “card-not-present” transaction using Datacap’s Virtual Terminal. To configure the Virtual Terminal, enter your merchant secret key generated from PSCS. Refer to your Reportal dashboard to view/confirm any Virtual Terminal test transactions.
