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How to connect your Back Office Computer to the PaySafe (UTM) with a Passport point of sale

This article outlines the process for making a physical connection from your Backoffice computer to your PaySafe UTM Router with a Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale

❗ Stop! Before you begin, ensure you have the (3) items below to connect your Backoffice Computer to the PaySafe UTM Router

  1. PaySafe UTM Router

  2. Backoffice Computer

  3. Ethernet Cable

    • If your store does not have a spare Ethernet cable, it is recommended to purchase one using the link provided here

Step-by-Step Process 

  1. Connect the BackOffice Computer

    • Begin with connecting one end of the ethernet cable to Port 7 of the Pay Safe UTM Router

    • Plug the Ethernet cable into the ethernet port on your BackOffice computer

    • The necessary drivers should install automatically

    • If the ethernet port is already occupied, please purchase an ethernet adapter from the recommended link here and connect it to any available USB port on your BackOffice computer

    • You will then need to connect one end of the ethernet cable to the adapter

2. Configure IPv4 Settings

  • On your Back Office Computer go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center

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  • Click on Change Adapter settings on the right side of the screen

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  • Right click on your Ethernet Adapter and select Properties

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  • In the Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties

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  • Choose Use the following IP address and input the following details:

    • IP Address: 10.96.10.2

    • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

    • Default Gateway: 10.96.10.1

    • Preferred DNS: 8.8.8.8

    • Alternate DNS: 8.8.4.4

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  • Click Ok once you have updated the IP address and close the window

3. Map Network Drive

  • Open File Explorer

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  • Right click This PC and click Map Network Drive

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  • Select a drive letter (e.g., Z), and input the folder path: \\10.5.48.2\XMLGateway

  • Select Finish

    • If prompted use the following credentials:

      • Username: BackOffice (capital B and capital O)

      • Password: BackOffice (capital B and capital O)

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💡 Tip! Select Remember Credentials to avoid losing the folder connection in the future.

  • After clicking OK, you should see the shared folders connected to the Passport POS

4. After completing the previous step, continue by following the instructions in this article

  • Begin with Section 3: Configuring the Gilbarco Passport


Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I can't access the Commander Site Controller?

  • Make sure the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the correct port on the Cybera Zone Router and the BackOffice Computer.

  • Verify the IP settings are configured correctly in the Network & Internet options.

  • If issues persist, restart both the router and computer, and try again.

Can I use a different IP address than the one listed?

  • It is recommended to use the specific IP addresses provided in the instructions.

  • Using different IP addresses may cause network communication issues with the Commander system.

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