Overview — Connecting a Windows PC to Your POS System (Verifone & Gilbarco Sites Only)

Purpose

This article provides an overview for customers who need to connect a Windows PC to their POS system at Verifone or Gilbarco sites. It’s intended for stores that do not use back-office software or that use PetroSoft (CStoreOffice).

This process includes the following steps:

• Gathering the necessary supplies to make a physical connection

• Identifying your Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP)

• Running an Ethernet cable between the Windows PC and the MNSP box

• Configuring your Windows PC to communicate with the MNSP

We cover all of these topics in the Backoffice Connections for LottoShield Pro section of this Help Center.

Before You Begin

⚠️ Important:
Some gas station setups can be more complex depending on store size and network configuration.
If you’re not comfortable making the backoffice connection yourself, we highly recommend contacting a your managed network service provider for assistance.

Do You Need to Follow This Guide?

If you’re not currently using backoffice software, it’s likely that you do not have a connection between your Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) box and a Windows PC.
This also applies if you are using PetroSoft (CStoreOffice), which connects directly to the MNSP without the need for a Windows PC connection.

You likely already have a backoffice connection if your site uses one of the following services:

• PDI Essentials (CStorePro)
  
  
• S2K (Note: S2K Prime does not have a backoffice connection)
  
  
• Success System
  
  
• SSCS
  
  
• Skupos
  
  

If your store uses any of the services above, you can skip this setup and move directly to the Getting Started with LottoShield Pro.

Next Step

If you’re unsure whether you already have a backoffice connection, proceed to the next article:

👉 How to Check if You Have a Backoffice Connection