The PAX A920 Pro is a hybrid tabletop and handheld payment terminal for use with the Finix API. It uses Wi-Fi or 4G LTE to connect with the internet.
- You can find the user manual of the PAX A920 Pro here: PAX A920 Pro .
Powering On
The PAX A920 Pro terminal comes with a power cable and a power adapter for charging.
Once charged, to setup the PAX A920 Pro terminal:
- Turn on the terminal and swipe up from the bottom screen.
- Tap the back key twice.
-
When prompted for a
Back Desktop
password type
pax9876@@
> tap enter .
Once the device is powered on, you'll need to connect the terminal to a Wi-Fi network download updates and information necessary to process payments.
Wi-Fi
To connect the terminal to your Wi-Fi network, after completing the steps above:
- Tap Settings .
-
When prompted for a
Password
type
pax9876@@
> tap the checkmark. - Tap Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
- Tap the name of your Wi-Fi network and enter your network's password.
- Tap Connect .
- Touch the home button to return to the Android Desktop.
Once initial setup is complete, your terminal is ready to get setup with Finix.
Connect to Finix
Use the Device
resource to connect the terminal to your Finix account: Create a Device
Tap DCDirect on the PAX terminal for information specific to the terminal including:
- PAX Model Number
-
Serial Number (Also called
DeviceID
) - Connected IP Address
Once connected, setup your terminal with Finix using the Device
resource: Create a Device
Setup
Place the PAX A920 Pro terminal where you'll use it to process the majority of payments.
To set up the PAX A920 Pro, you'll need:
- A Wi-Fi network and router.
- The Wi-Fi network's name and password.
- Physical access to the payment terminal being activated.
Step 1: Access the Android Desktop
When you first boot up the PAX A920 Pro:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
- Touch the back key twice.
-
When prompted for a Back Desktop password type
pax9876@@
>
Enter
.
- 123456 can also work - passwords on some terminals can vary.
Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi
To connect the PAX A920 Pro to Wi-Fi:
- From the Android Desktop, tap Settings .
-
When prompted for a password type
pax9876@@
>
Enter
.
- 123456 can also work - passwords on some terminals can vary.
- Tap Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
- Tap the name of your Wi-Fi network.
- Enter your Wi-Fi password > Connect .
- Touch the home button to return to the Android Desktop.
Internet
The PAX A920 Pro payment terminal can connect to the internet using:
- a Wi-Fi network
- 4G LTE
We strongly recommend using a Wi-Fi network to connect the PAX A920 Pro to the internet.
For details on how to enable or disable the different ways PAX terminals connect to the internet, see the following resource: PAX PIN Pad Interface.
Resources
A few resources are available for the PAX A920 Pro which you can share with sellers to help explain how to get the terminal setup:
Name | Description |
---|---|
PAX A920 Pro | Review the user manual for the PAX A920 Pro from the terminal's manufacturer. |
PAX Quick Reference Guide | A reference guide to help you quickly setup a PAX terminal and process payments including credit and debit cards as well as processing sales via manual entry. |
PAX PIN Pad Interface | Configure what options are available for the PAX A920 Pro to connect to the internet. |
Next Steps
Use-case | Description |
---|---|
Payouts | An essential part of processing payments is managing payouts and when your sellers get their funds. Learn how to manage payouts and how your sellers will receive their funds. |
Void an Authorization |
Void an Authorization to remove the hold from the cardholder’s card account. |
Referenced Refund | Process a refund (full or partial amount) for a previously completed payment through Finix. |
Unreferenced Refunds | Process a refund or reversal for any amount. |