Terminal and cash register settings
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This procedure shows how to set up static IP addresses that are necessary for smooth communication between the cash register and the payment terminal or other devices in the network (other cash register, Customer display). This chapter is designed for service technicians installing payment terminals or advanced users with experience in configuring active network components. However, the terminal setup is always done by a technician of the company providing services for the bank with access to the terminal. |
For proper intercommunication between devices, you have to make sure both the terminal and cash register have static IP addresses assigned. If the IP address of one of these devices has changed (e.g. after shutdown or restart), the communication will be lost.
By default the addresses are assigned to network devices by the DHCP server running on the network component (router) in the establishment. Therefore, you have to connect to this router and adjust the DHCP server settings properly to assign IP addresses only from part of the set network range. So you get free IP addresses for both the cash register and payment terminal out of the range of the DHCP server. You also need to know the LAN network information (router IP address and network mask).
To configure the terminal and cash register properly, you need to know the access data to set/configure the router (router IP address, credentials for web administration). You should be provided this information by the establishment owner or manager that is in charge of the network coverage in the given establishment.
•The terminal is connected to the local network using a LAN cable or wireless using Wi-Fi.
•The cash register must be connected to the same network either using a LAN cable or using a Wi-Fi connection.
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The following sample procedures are valid for Ingenico payment terminals. For terminals from other manufacturers, the set up procedure (items in the menu) may differ. Network settings for terminals connected via cable:
Network settings for Wi-Fi connected terminals:
Setting the cash register IP address in the terminal:
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The following settings depend on the selected cash register connection. Select the appropriate part according to the cash register connection (using cable or Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi connected cash register1.Open the Android system settings (pull down the upper bar and tap on the cogwheel). 2.Select the item Wi-Fi. 3.Long press on the network actually used to connect the cash register and select Modify network. 4.Enable Advanced options, set Proxy - none, IP address settings - Static. 5.In the field IP address enter the selected cash register IP address (set up in the terminal), set the network prefix length typically to 24 (provided that router network mask is 255.255.255.0), gateway (Gateway) has to be set the same as in the terminal (router IP address). DNS servers can be eventually found in the router settings (usually in the item Status » WAN). 6.Check and save the settings.
Cash register connected via cable1.Open the Android system settings (pull down the upper bar and tap on the cogwheel). 2.Select the option More and then select Ethernet. 3.Select the Ethernet IP mode and set up Static IP. 4.In the field IP address enter the selected cash register IP address (set up in the terminal). The gateway (Gateway) and network mask can be set up the same way as in the terminal (IP address and router network mask) DNS servers can be eventually found in the router settings (usually in the item Status » WAN). 5.Check the settings and click on CONNECT. |
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If you have everything set up correctly and the test transaction went through, see how the card payment works at the register.
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