Configuration

The Wand Network Configuration is customized for each individual customer according to their specific needs and situations.  There are, however, main components that remain constants in each solution: the server; the hub; the drive thru, front counter, and prep monitors (the POS terminals); the controller; receipt printers; prep monitors; cabling/connectors; and pos cash register drawer. 

The server is a Wand Power PC with dual removable hard drive caddies that mirror transaction and management data.  The hub has an Ethernet 10 or 100 Base-T with connectivity for eight to sixteen devices.  It also has “Star topology” type to provide maximum redundancy and port interchangeability.

The touch screen POS terminals, consisting of the drive thru, front counter, and prep monitors, combine functionality and durability with a user-friendly interface.  The controller is a board with one-to-one connectivity (one controller per monitor) to ensure maximum power, speed, and up-time.

Receipt printers are 40-column thermal or dot matrix with connectivity to any one of the POS terminals on the network.  The prep monitors utilize the latest in flat screen technology and readability, reducing order errors.

The cabling and connectors are readily available category five or “shielded” twisted pair cabling with RJ-45 connectors (all with the exception of cash drawers – RJ-11).

POS cash register drawers are deluxe, heavy-duty steel drawers with reinforced ball bearing slides.  5-bill/5-coin capacity with a “document slot.”  The POS cash register drawers are available with counter or under-counter mounting with an RJ-11 connector into the terminal.