How to Connect a Card Reader via Wi-Fi and Configure the Network (readers received before 2025)

This article walks through connecting a card reader to Wi-Fi or Ethernet, locating its IP address, and editing the host file so it can communicate properly.

Connecting through Wi-Fi

• Power on the device. Make sure device is plugged in and turned on
• Open the admin menu. For Desk 3500/2600 and Move 5000 press the ¤ key (silver target button above the number 3). For Lane 3000/5000/7000 Press the F key
• Select "Admin Mode" on the screen
• Enter the password. You will be prompted for a password (123456A)
• Confirm. Press the green circle once password is entered
• Navigate to Wi-Fi scan. Navigate to Control Panel > Terminal Settings > Comm means > Wi-Fi > Scan networks
• Select your network. Select the network that you intend to connect to and enter the password

Connecting through Ethernet

• Connect Card reader to internet router.

Locating IP Address — Wi-Fi

• Open Wi-Fi status display. Navigate to Control Panel > Terminal Settings > Comm means > Wi-Fi > Status > Display
• Scroll down to "IP: " field
• Notate IP as it will need to be placed into host file

Locating IP Address — Ethernet

• Open Ethernet settings. Navigate to Control Panel > Terminal Settings > Comm means > Ethernet
• Scroll down to "IP: " field
• Notate IP as it will need to be placed into host file

Editing Host File

• Locate notepad application. Notepad, notepad ++, etc. Right click application and select "Run as administrator"
• Go to File > Open
• Navigate to host file at: Local Disk (C:)/Windows/System32/drivers/etc/ will appear blank (change txt.files to all files) /hosts
• Paste correct mapping in host file. Paste " [Insert IP Address Here] . Hit the Tab Key on your keyboard. Then enter in "secure.wsstxn.com" in host file (without quotes or brackets)
• Save file

Expected Result

• The card reader is connected to Wi-Fi (or Ethernet) and its IP address is mapped to secure.wsstxn.com in the host file.

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💡 Tip

When navigating to the host file, it will appear blank — change txt.files to all files to view it.