Configuring Dial Backup Support for IP

Dial Communications as Automatic Backup for IP

With this configuration, the terminal will automatically attempt to use dial communications when Ethernet communications is not available.

Note: Moneris recommends configuring your terminal for dial backup in the event that Ethernet communication suffers an outage.

  1. Finish setting up communications for IP (dynamic or static).

  2. Plug in the dial cable and follow the steps for Dial Setup under Configuring Dial Communications.

Note: Dial communications must be configured for Dial Backup to work.

  1. On the applications menu, select DEBIT & CREDIT.
    The message "Activating App..." is displayed, then the transactions menu appears.

  2. Press the green OK key to access the CONFIGURATION menu.

  3. Select Setup, key in your manager password and press the green OK key.

  4. Scroll down and select Host.

  5. Select Next until “Backup Support” appears.

  6. Select Edit, select Next until “Auto Backup” appears, then select Slct.

  7. Select Exit, then select OK to save changes.

  8. Press the red CANC ANNUL key, then press the * (asterisk) key to return to the applications menu.

Other Backup Support Options

None - Dial backup is disabled (default)

Prompt Backup - The terminal prompts for confirmation before attempting dial

Switch Backup -  Do Not Use

Use Backup - Do Not Use