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How to Connect Your POS Register with a SIM Card or Static IP

Who Is This For?

StoreHub merchants who need to:

  • Connect their POS register using mobile data (SIM card) when WiFi or LAN isn't available, OR

  • Set a static IP address on their POS register for network stability with online orders, Multiple Register Sync (MRS), or Customer-Facing Display (CFD).

Overview

This guide explains how to connect your StoreHub POS register to the internet using two specific configurations: a SIM card (for locations without reliable WiFi or LAN) or a static IP address (for network stability when running online orders, Multiple Register Sync, or a Customer-Facing Display). Both are supported only on specific Android registers.


Before You Begin

  • Your POS register must be powered on and running the latest StoreHub POS app.

  • For SIM card : only iMin Falcon 1 and iMin D1 support SIM cards.

  • For static IP : you need access to your device's network settings.


Step-by-Step Guide

Install a SIM Card (Android Register)

Use a SIM card if you have no access to WiFi or LAN connections, for example at food trucks, market stalls, or areas with poor wired internet coverage.

Notes:

  • StoreHub does not recommend mobile data as your main internet source. Connection stability depends on your telco coverage.

  • When using mobile data, you will not be able to connect to external printers via a LAN cable. USB connection is possible but with limited cable lengths (shorter is better).

  • Only the iMin Falcon 1 and iMin D1 support SIM card connections. A standard-sized SIM card must be used.

  • If you experience slowdown in mobile data speed, contact your service provider.

iMin Falcon 1 (Click to expand)

1. Turn the device over and push open the back cover.

2. Insert your standard-sized SIM card into the slot.

SIM card being inserted into the iMin Falcon 1 SIM card slot.

iMin D1 (Click to expand)

1. Turn the device over and use a SIM ejector pin to eject the SIM card holder.

iMin D1 bottom showing the SIM card slot location and a SIM ejector pin.

2. Insert your standard-sized SIM card into the holder.

SIM card being placed into the iMin D1 SIM card holder.

After Inserting the SIM Card (Both Devices)

1. Restart your device by long-pressing the power button, then selecting 'Restart' from the pop-up menu.

2. After the device restarts, go to 'Settings'.

3. Tap 'Network & Internet', then tap 'Mobile Network'.

Android Network and Internet settings with Mobile Network option.

4. Check that the mobile network setting is active and not greyed out. This confirms you are connected.


Set a Static IP Address for POS Registers

A static IP address keeps your POS register's network address fixed so it does not change each time the device connects. This improves network stability for:

  • Handling online orders (QR Order and Pay, Beep Delivery)

  • Using Multiple Register Sync (MRS)

  • Connecting to the Customer-Facing Display

On iPad

1. On your iPad, go to 'Settings', then tap 'WiFi'. Click on the 'Information' icon on the WiFi you're using.

iPad Settings screen with WiFi option and information icon highlighted.

2. Scroll down and tap 'Configure IP'.

iPad WiFi settings with Configure IP highlighted.

3. Select 'Manual', enter the IP address details as follows, then tap 'Save'.

POS Device

Device

IP Address

Subnet

Gateway

Main Cashier

Android or iPad

xx.x.x.11

255.255.255.0

xx.x.x.1

Ordering Register

iPad

xx.x.x.12

255.255.255.0

xx.x.x.1

iPad Manual IP configuration screen showing IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields.

Note:

  • Make sure your iPad is updated to the latest software version.

On iMin Devices (D1 or D4)

1. On the iMin POS register homepage, tap the 'Settings' icon.

2. Tap 'Network and Internet'.

iMin Network and Internet settings.

3. Tap on 'Ethernet'.

iMin Ethernet option.

4. Tap 'Ethernet' again, then select 'Static'.

iMin Ethernet settings with the Static IP option selected.

5. Enter the IP address details as shown in the table below, then tap 'Confirm'.

POS Device

Device

IP Address

Subnet

Gateway

Main Cashier

Android or iPad

xx.x.x.11

255.255.255.0

xx.x.x.1

Ordering Register

iPad

xx.x.x.12

255.255.255.0

xx.x.x.1

iMin static IP configuration screen showing IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway fields.


Related Help

If you're looking for help with your POS register that isn't covered here:


FAQs

1. Which Android registers support SIM cards?

Only the iMin Falcon 1 and iMin D1 support SIM card connections.

2. Why do I need a status IP Address?

A static IP keeps your network address fixed, which improves stability for features like Multiple Register Sync, QR Order and Pay, Beep Delivery, and Customer-Facing Display.


Need Help?

Contact StoreHub Support via live chat in your StoreHub app or email [email protected].


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