DC Direct Setup - Pax Aries8 - Ethernet

DC Direct Set-up Guide / PAX Aries8 – Ethernet

DC Direct Setup - PAX Aries8 - Ethernet

What do you need to connect the PAX Aries8 via Ethernet?

Configured network and router
Network name and password
PAX Aries8 configured with Datacap keys and the appropriate Datacap ECN
Ethernet cable(s)

Connect Ethernet cable

1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Aries8 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 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.

Connect to Ethernet

1 From the Android Desktop, touch "Settings".

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

3 Under "Wireless & networks" touch "Ethernet" > "Ethernet IP Mode".

4 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

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.

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.

Verify that all test transactions successfully reached NETePay Hosted™. Login to your dashboard via Datacap's Reportal to view transactions. Contact your processor to confirm that all transactions were received and the appropriate accounts were funded.