See the requirements and recommendations for configuring Nex to run across two or more computers.
The server computer is the central computer where the Nex database is stored. Only one computer on your network can act as the server. It manages all database files, and backups. Click here to see how to open the Nex Server and click here to learn how to identify an open server.
The terminal computer, also know as POS is a secondary computer that does not host a Nex database. It functions as a point of sale or checkout station, and all transactions recorded on it are saved directly to the database hosted on the Server computer.
Communication between the computers occurs through your local network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
It is important that the terminal computer does not have a running Nex Server installed. If a server is present on the terminal, database conflicts may occur, causing the terminal to connect to the wrong server and making it appear as though your data is missing.
While Nex works over both Wi-Fi and Ethernet cables, we strongly recommend connecting your computers using Ethernet cables.
Wi-Fi connections can experience signal interference from other electronic devices or neighboring networks, which can slow down communication speeds between computers. Since network performance directly impacts Nex speed, using physical cables will prevent slowness in your daily routine.
1. Download Nex on the terminal computer by clicking here.
Make sure to select the option "I already have a Nex Account" to set up the computer as a new terminal.
2. Once the download is complete, locate and run the installer file.
3. Click on Next.
4. Read the Nex service terms carefully. If you agree, check I Agree and click on Next.
5. Check the option Network mode.
6. Leave the option This computer is my server unchecked.
This option must remain unchecked so Nex understands that the server is located on another machine across the local network.
7. Click on Install!.
8. Wait for the installation process to finish.
9. Click on Finish.
1. Open Nextar Admin on the terminal computer.
2. Click on the three dots icon.
3. Select Find the server automatically so Nextar Admin scans your local network for the server, then click on Ok.
This option works only if there is a single server computer on your local network.
4. If Nextar Admin cannot locate the server automatically, select the option I will inform the network server name or IP.
4.1 Enter the IP of the server computer and click on Ok.
Click here to see how to find the IP address of the Server computer.
Done! This computer is now configured as a terminal (POS) for your Nex system. Everything registered on it will sync with the server and vice versa.
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