Configuring Wi-Fi Proxy Access for the PAX Terminal

This section describes how to configure Wi-Fi proxy access for the PAX terminal.
If your business hides its Wi-Fi network from the public, you are using a proxy server. You must use the Proxy Access configuration option to connect the PAX terminal to your Wi-Fi network.
IMPORTANT
Before starting this configuration, you might need to consult your IT department to gather the information required to configure this type of network connection.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network for Proxy Access on the PAX Terminal

Follow these steps to add a Wi-Fi network for proxy access on the PAX terminal:

Figure:

PAX Terminal Settings Screens
PAX Terminal Settings Screens

Figure:

PAX Terminal Add Network Screens
PAX Terminal Add Network Screens
  1. On the terminal Home screen, tap the
    Settings
     icon. You are prompted to enter the system password.
    • If you are a first-time user, enter the default Settings password:
      pax9876@@
      . Tap the
      Checkmark
      . The Settings screen appears.
      To change the default password, in the Device section, tap
      Password
      . Follow the prompts to change your password.
    • If you changed your password before, enter your system password. Tap the
      Checkmark
      . The Settings screen appears.
  2. In the Wireless & networks section, tap the
    Wi-Fi
     icon. The Wi-Fi screen appears.
  3. On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the
    More Options
     icon (three vertical dots).
  4. Choose
    Add network
    . The Add network screen appears.
  5. In the Network name field, enter the SSID for your Wi-Fi network. This field is case sensitive.
  6. In the Security section, tap the drop-down list arrow. Choose a security type for your Wi-Fi network.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    If you are prompted to enter a password, enter the password you used to access your Wi-Fi network on the device. Passwords are case sensitive.
  7. To save your settings and return to the Wi-Fi screen, tap
    Save
    . The Wi-Fi screen appears.
  8. On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you just added.
  9. Enter the Wi-Fi network password. Tap
    Connect
    .
  10. To exit the Wi-Fi screen, tap the back arrow until you reach the Home screen.

Configuring Advanced Proxy Options for Wi-Fi Proxy Access on the PAX Terminal

Follow these steps to configure advanced proxy options on the PAX terminal:

Figure:

PAX Terminal Settings Screens
PAX Terminal Settings Screens

Figure:

PAX Terminal Add Network Screens
PAX Terminal Add Network Screens
  1. On the terminal Home screen, tap the
    Settings
     icon. You are prompted to enter the system password.
    • If you are a first-time user, enter the default Settings password:
      pax9876@@
      . Tap the
      Checkmark
      . The Settings screen appears.
      To change the default password, in the Device section, tap
      Password
      . Follow the prompts to change your password.
    • If you changed your password before, enter your system password. Tap the
      Checkmark
      . The Settings screen appears.
  2. In the Wireless & networks section, tap the
    Wi-Fi
     icon. The Wi-Fi screen appears.
  3. On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the
    More Options
     icon (three vertical dots).
  4. Choose
    Add network
    . The Add network screen appears. Check the
    Advanced Options
     box. Scroll up to see the additional fields in which you will enter information.
  5. In the Proxy section, tap the drop-down list arrow.
  6. Choose
    Manual
    . Scroll up to see the additional fields in which you will enter information:

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    • In the Proxy hostname field, enter the proxy host name.
    • In the Proxy port field, enter the port number for the proxy server.
    • In the Bypass proxy for field, if your Wi-Fi network uses a bypass proxy, enter that information.
  7. To save your settings and return to the Wi-Fi screen, tap
    Connect
    . The Wi-Fi screen appears.
  8. On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you just added.
  9. Enter the Wi-Fi network password. Tap
    Connect
    .
  10. To exit the Wi-Fi screen, tap the back arrow until you reach the Home screen.

Configuring Advanced Options When Adding a Wi-Fi Network for Proxy Access on the PAX Terminal

Follow these steps to configure advanced options when adding a Wi-Fi network for proxy access on the PAX terminal:

Figure:

PAX Terminal Settings Screens
PAX Terminal Settings Screens

Figure:

PAX Terminal Add Network Screens
PAX Terminal Add Network Screens
  1. On the terminal Home screen, tap the
    Settings
     icon. You are prompted to enter the system password.
    • If you are a first-time user, enter the default Settings password:
      pax9876@@
      . Tap the
      Checkmark
      . The Settings screen appears.
      To change the default password, in the Device section, tap
      Password
      . Follow the prompts to change your password.
    • If you changed your password before, enter your system password. Tap the
      Checkmark
      . The Settings screen appears.
  2. In the Wireless & networks section, tap the
    Wi-Fi
     icon. The Wi-Fi screen appears.
  3. On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the
    More Options
     icon (three vertical dots).
  4. Choose
    Add network
    . The Add network screen appears. Check the
    Advanced Options
     box. Scroll up to see the additional fields in which you will enter information.
  5. In the IP settings section, tap the drop-down list arrow.
  6. Choose
    Static
    . Scroll up to see the additional fields in which you will enter information:

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    • In the IP address field, enter the static IP address for your Wi-Fi network.
    • In the Gateway field, enter the IP address for your gateway.
    • In the Network prefix length field, enter the prefix length for the subnetwork.
    • In the Network prefix length field, enter the prefix length for the subnetwork.
    • In the DNS 1 field, enter the IP address for the first domain name system server.
    • In the DNS 2 field, enter the IP address for the second domain name system server.
  7. To save your settings and return to the Wi-Fi screen, tap
    Save
    . The Wi-Fi screen appears.
  8. On the Wi-Fi screen, tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you just added.
  9. Enter the Wi-Fi network password. Tap
    Connect
    .
  10. To exit the Wi-Fi screen, tap the back arrow until you reach the Home screen.