M400

The touchscreen of my Genius device is unresponsive when entering a tip, what do I do?

If you are having difficulties entering a tip using the touchscreen of your Genius device, contact our Support Team.

Our team can enable an alternative tip screen on your device that will allow you to enter a tip using either the device’s keypad or touchscreen.… Read More “The touchscreen of my Genius device is unresponsive when entering a tip, what do I do?”

How do I restart my Genius device?

From the home screen, use the keypad to press 000.
Use the keypad to enter the password. The default password is 9416557.
Tap Options.
Tap Restart Device.

Can I connect my Genius device to my network using more than one connection type?

You can connect your Genius device to your network using more than one connection type. Your Genius device uses the following priority order to determine which connection type to use:

Ethernet
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
USB

For example, if you connect your Genius device to your network using Ethernet and Wi-Fi, your device uses Ethernet as the primary connection type.… Read More “Can I connect my Genius device to my network using more than one connection type?”

I can’t find my Merchantware credentials. What do I do?

We sent your Merchantware credentials in an email with “Merchantware Credentials” in the subject line. If you can’t find your Merchantware credentials, contact our Support Team.

How do I connect to a hidden WiFi network?

Find your network

Use the keypad to press 1, 5, and 9 at the same time.
Tap Com Control.
Tap WiFi.
Tap Configuration, and then use the keypad to enter the password. The default password is 200331.
Tap OK.
Tap New.

How do I configure a dynamic IP address on my Genius M400?

Note: If your device isn’t connected to the network, go to How do I set up my Genius M400?

If you previously configured a static IP address but you now want to configure a dynamic IP address, follow the steps for your connection type:

Ethernet

Use the keypad to press 1, 5, and 9 at the same time.

My gateway connection tests failed. What do I do?

If your gateway connection tests failed, follow the steps for your connection type:

Ethernet

Check that your router or switch has a working internet connection.
Check that you inserted the Ethernet cable into the Ether port. Don’t insert the cable into the RS232 port.

How do I configure a static IP address on my Genius M400?

Note: Before you begin, connect your Genius M400 to the network you want to configure. To connect your Genius M400 to the network, see How do I set up my Genius M400?

To configure a static IP address on your Genius M400, follow the steps for your connection type:

Ethernet

Use the keypad to press 1, 5, and 9 at the same time.

How do I change the Com Control password on my Genius M400?

Important: If you lose or forget your Com Control password, you can’t reset it using your Genius M400. You must contact our Genius Support Team to receive a replacement device.

Change the Com Control password

Use the keypad to press 1, 5, and 9 at the same time.

How do I enter a special character on my Genius device?

To enter a special character, on the keypad press the 1 button, the * button, the 0 button, or the # button until you get the character you need.

Note: You can’t enter < or >.

ButtonSpecial characters1.**, ‘ “0+ – and whitespace## !… Read More