Connect my GoDaddy Smart Terminal to a Wi-Fi connection
Connect your GoDaddy smart terminal to a secure Wi-Fi connection to start processing transactions. When you turn on your device for the first time, you’ll automatically be prompted to connect to Wi-Fi.
You can connect to a Wi-Fi network via a wireless or wired (Ethernet) connection. If you need to adjust or switch your Wi-Fi connection, you can do so from your Smart Terminal home screen.
Note:
- The GoDaddy Smart Terminal Flex supports wireless Wi-Fi connection only.
- We recommend connecting to a Wi-Fi network that’s password protected (like WPA, WPA2 or WPA2 PSK) in order to process payments safely. It’s possible to connect your device to a cellular hotspot with your Android or iOS smartphone if you need to. However, this type of connection can cause latency issues and may not be completely secure.
- Tap Settings on the second page of the Smart Terminal home screen.
- Tap Network Settings, and then tap Wi-Fi (under Preferences).
- A list of available networks will appear. Tap the Wi-Fi network you’d like to connect to.
- Enter the Wi-Fi password and tap Connect.
Smart Terminals must remain on the charging dock or accessory hub to support a wired Ethernet connection, so we recommend also setting up a wireless Wi-Fi network connection as a backup. That way, you won’t lose Wi-Fi connectivity if you remove your device from the dock.
- Connect the Smart Terminal to the charging dock (Duo) or accessory hub (Pro).
- Connect the charging dock or accessory hub to a power source.
- Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into your router or router access point and connect the other end into the Smart Terminal charging dock (Duo) or accessory hub (Pro).
- Smart Terminal Pro: The Smart Terminal Pro display, stand and accessory hub must remain connected to support an Ethernet connection.
- Smart Terminal Duo: The Smart Terminal must remain in the charging dock to support an Ethernet connection.
- Tap Settings on the second page of the smart terminal home screen, then tap Network Settings.
- Verify that Ethernet Connected appears at the bottom of the Connection section. You’re ready to go!
- To adjust any of the Ethernet settings, tap Ethernet (under Preferences). You can enable or disable Ethernet and adjust the Connection Type (DHCP or Static IP) and related settings.
More info
- Problems connecting to your network? Troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Learn how to connect to a mobile network on your GoDaddy Smart Terminal Duo or GoDaddy Smart Terminal Flex.