Set Up a Standalone Payment Terminal (PAX A920)

Introduction

A standalone terminal allows you to accept payments away from your main Point of Sale (POS) registers. It's the perfect solution for processing catering, hot food, and deli orders.

Table of Contents

1. Power on the Terminal
2. Connect to WiFi
3. Log in to the DC Direct App
4. Download Parameters
5. Video Walkthrough

Power on the Terminal

Start by turning on your terminal so you can access the home screen and settings.

1. Press and hold the power button on the right side of the terminal for 3–5 seconds.

2. Release the button once the screen turns on.
   
   

Connect to WiFi

Next, connect your terminal to a secure WiFi network so it can sync settings and process transactions.

1. From the home screen, tap Settings.
   

2. Enter the admin password: pax9876@@.

3. Tap Network & Internet.

4. Select your network from the list.

5. Enter your WiFi password, then tap Connect.

6. Confirm that the WiFi icon appears at the top of the screen.

Log in to the DC Direct App

Once your device is online, log into the DC Direct app to unlock payment settings and begin setup.

1. Return to the home screen and tap the DC Direct app.

2. Enter the following credentials:

   • Username: dcdirect

   • Password: (leave blank)

3. Tap Sign In.
   
   

Download Parameters

To complete the setup, download the latest parameters. This will apply the necessary configuration and restart your device.

1. Tap the profile icon (bottom-right corner).

2. Tap Get Parameters.

   

3. When prompted, tap Confirm to begin the download.
   
   

   1. The device will begin downloading files. Wait for the terminal to automatically restart. 
      
      

4. After rebooting, the DC Direct app will relaunch, and you’ll see a notification that says: “Payloader is running on this device.”

Video Walkthrough

Watch a quick walkthrough of the full setup process, from powering on the terminal to downloading parameters.