Verifone P400

Introduction

This article will go over the steps in setting up your card reader to begin taking payments

Table of Contents

• Supplied Components
• Powering on P400
• Connect to your Network
• Rebooting

Supplied Components

• P400 Plus payment terminal
• Power Supply
• Ethernet dongle
• Privacy Shield

Powering on P400

Step 1: Face the terminal Face down on a soft and clean surface to protect the lens from scratches.

Step 2: Slide out and lift the compartment cover with captive screw A, then attach the 28-pin connector of the cable to the terminal B. Slide back compartment cover and tighten the captive screw as shown in figure C

Step 3: Connect the power cable to the Ethernet dongle.

Step 4: Place the power cable into the wall. The device will begin to power on if connected correctly.

Connect to your Network

Connect to Ethernet LAN

• Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (LAN) port on the dongle. That is the port marked with ETH or refer to the image below.

Connect to WI-FI

Step 1: On the terminal display, select Configure network

Step 2: Select WI-FI

Step 3: Turn on the WI-FI toggle switch

Step 4: Select the + icon to add a network. The terminal scans for WI-FI networks.

Step 5: Choose the desired network from the list and enter the WI-FI password or select Add.

Step 6: Select the check mark to confirm. The terminal

Rebooting

Reboot the terminal

1. Go to Settings and select Power
2. Enter your passcode
3. Select Restart and confirm

Updated on: 07/30/2025