How to change default passwords on DC Direct PAX devices - Datacap
Attempting to brute-force or bypass authentication on a POS terminal that you do not own, or that is still active in a payment environment, may violate computer fraud laws (e.g., CFAA in the US) and payment network rules. This information is for legitimate maintenance of hardware you own. pax s80 default password
If you forget your new password, you cannot simply "reset" it like a router. You will need to contact your payment processor or use a technician’s backdoor (covered below). How to change default passwords on DC Direct
If the S80 is connected to an insecure local network (e.g., shared guest Wi-Fi, a compromised store PC), malware could potentially brute-force or simply try paxpass over the network via the terminal’s open management ports. You will need to contact your payment processor