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DC Direct Set-up Guide / PAX A30 Network Options / PAX A30 Ethernet

DC Direct Setup - PAX A30 - Ethernet

What do you need to connect the PAX A30 via Ethernet?

  • Configured network and router
  • Network name and password
  • PAX A30 configured with Datacap keys and the appropriate Datacap ECN
  • Ethernet cable(s)

Connect Ethernet cable

1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the A30'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. 

Access Android Desktop

1 Swipe left from the right side of the 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 Ethernet

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" >"Ethernet" > "Ethernet IP Mode".

A30 Settings

4 Select "Ethernet Configuration" > "Static IP".

A30 Configure Ethernet Device

Enter the values for the following by scrolling under the Static IP settings:

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

5 Touch "SAVE".

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.

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