Understand when a store computer needs a direct connection to a supported Verifone Commander or Gilbarco Passport POS.

Test the exact standard Verifone Commander or Gilbarco Passport endpoint from the Windows computer that will run Advantage.

Gather the Windows computer, Ethernet equipment, and provider-approved network facts needed for a stable POS connection.

Locate and document the managed network equipment before connecting the store computer to an approved backoffice port.

Prepare a provider-approved Cybera backoffice connection and validate only the exact supported POS endpoint.

Prepare a provider-approved Hughes backoffice connection without guessing ports or store-specific network values.

Prepare a provider-approved Fortinet connection while keeping site-specific Windows configuration in a guarded support flow.

Coordinate an Acumera backoffice connection with provider-issued facts and a scheduled interruption window when required.

Prepare a Mako-managed physical connection and reserve site-specific Windows networking for guarded support automation.

Identify the PDI-managed Cradlepoint or Meraki model and prepare only the provider-approved backoffice connection.

Prepare a Commander-served Verifone site with a validated, least-privilege credential for the Advantage Agent.

Confirm Passport's recurring XML exports and collect the register facts Advantage needs for accurate onboarding.

Install and verify the Advantage Agent and Shift Console during an attended store onboarding appointment.

Prevent sleep from pausing the Advantage Agent while allowing the display and user session to behave normally.