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# How to Set Up a Bluetooth Base Connection

Pair a V240M terminal with its base over Bluetooth to connect to the network (BT LAN).

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**Use this when** you need to pair a V240M terminal with its base over Bluetooth to get a network connection (BT LAN).
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This guide pairs the terminal with its base using Bluetooth, activates the paired base, and starts the BT LAN network interface.

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You'll need the Supervisor password to complete this process. The default is `12345`. If it has been changed and you don't know it, refer to page 43 of the [Webcom Manual](https://helpcenter.verifone.com/webcom-manual/).
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## Set up a Bluetooth base connection

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### Open the Menu

Once the terminal has finished loading, tap the blue banner at the top of the screen to open the menu.
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### Open the Supervisor Menu

Select `Supervisor` and enter your Supervisor password.
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### Go to Bluetooth settings

Select `Communication`, scroll down and tap `Configuration`, select `Network Interface`, then choose `Bluetooth`.
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### Pair with the base

You can pair the terminal in one of two ways.

**Option A — Docking method.** Place the terminal on the base, wait a few seconds, then select `Pair with Docked Base`.

**Option B — Search for the base.** Press the button on the front of the base. On the terminal, select `Search`, then press `OK` when "Make sure your base is reachable" appears. Select the device that matches the base's serial number, choose `Yes` to pair, and enter the PIN `123456`. Confirm that "Pairing Established" appears — if not, repeat this option.
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### Activate the paired base

Select `Configured Devices`, tap the entry that matches the base's serial number, select `Activate`, and tap `OK`.
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### Start the Bluetooth network interface

Press the red button until you return to the `Configuration` menu. Scroll down and select `Start Network Interface`, then choose `BT LAN`.

The terminal shows a `||` symbol on the top black bar, indicating Bluetooth is active, and the interface shows as **Up**.
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### Return to the home screen

Press the red button until you are back on the main screen.
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<summary>Keywords</summary>

Also called: Bluetooth setup, BT LAN, pair with base, base pairing, dock terminal, Bluetooth connection. Search terms: bluetooth, BT LAN, base, pair, dock, serial number, 123456, network interface.

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