4. Configuring Your Terminal
4.3.2
Configuring Dynamic IP Communications
If your terminal will communicate with the Moneris host over the Internet using Public IP with dynamic IP
addressing, you will need to set up these parameters.
IMPORTANT: Consult the IP Readiness Checklist to ensure proper network configuration. The IP
Readiness Checklist is available for free download at
Note: If the terminal is configured to use Ethernet communications and dial backup is
available, when Ethernet communication is not available the terminal will
attempt to use dial communications.
Note: The terminal's MAC address can be found on the yellow sticker on the bottom of
the Duet base.
1.
2.
Set the Comm Link parameters:
a.
, select
DEBIT & CREDIT
.
The message "Activating App..." is displayed, then the transactions menu appears.
b.
Press the green
OK
key to display the CONFIGURATION menu.
c.
Select
Setup
OK
key.
d.
Scroll down and select
Host
.
e.
Scroll to the following parameters and edit them:
•
•
- set to "CommServer".
•
If you wish to configure dial backup, set the
"Prompt Backup". If dial is set up as backup, the terminal will attempt to use dial
communications when Ethernet communication is not available.
f.
Select
Exit
then select
OK
to save changes.
g.
Press the red
CANC ANNUL
key then press the * (
asterisk
) key to return to the applications menu.
3.
Set the dynamic IP Settings parameters:
a.
While the applications menu is displayed, press the
2
key.
b.
Key in the
Comm Server
password (
123456
) and press the green
OK
key.
c.
Press the
Ethernet Config
key (
) then select
IP
. "IP Settings" appears.
d.
Select
Edit
then select
DHCP
.
e.
Select
Exit
then select
Yes
to save changes.
CommServer restarts and the terminal reboots back to the applications menu.
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