How to Connect Your Payment Terminal to Wi-Fi

Category: Payment Terminal → Connectivity

Overview

A reliable internet connection is important for processing payments and maintaining communication with your payment processor.

Many Clover, Dejavoo, PAX, and Valor terminals support Wi-Fi connectivity.

The exact settings menu depends on your device model.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

  • Your Wi-Fi network name

  • Your Wi-Fi password

  • A working internet connection

  • Access to your terminal's network settings

Step 1: Open Wi-Fi Settings

  1. Turn on your terminal.

  2. Open the Settings menu.

  3. Select Wi-Fi, Network, or Connections.

  4. Enable Wi-Fi if it is disabled.

Step 2: Connect to Your Network

  1. Select your business Wi-Fi network.

  2. Enter the network password.

  3. Choose Connect.

  4. Wait for the terminal to establish a connection.

Step 3: Verify the Connection

After connecting:

  1. Check that the terminal shows a connected network.

  2. Open the payment application.

  3. Confirm that the device can communicate with the payment processor.

Troubleshooting

The Wi-Fi Network Does Not Appear

  • Move closer to the router.

  • Check that Wi-Fi is enabled.

  • Confirm your network supports the terminal.

  • Restart the router if necessary.

Incorrect Wi-Fi Password

Make sure the password has been entered correctly, including uppercase letters and special characters.

Connected but Payments Still Fail

Your device may be connected to Wi-Fi without having access to the internet or payment processor.

Try restarting the terminal and checking the network.

If the issue continues, contact support.

Security Tips

  • Use a password-protected business Wi-Fi network.

  • Avoid unsecured public Wi-Fi.

  • Do not share Wi-Fi administrative credentials unnecessarily.

  • Contact your network administrator if firewall settings may be preventing connectivity.

Need Assistance?

Verova Payments Support
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