Shopify POS alternative

Bridged mode

This configuration uses:

• a modem
• a third-party router
• an Apple Airport.

The modem is hard-wired to the third-party router, and the router connects wirelessly to the AirPort, as shown:

Known issues

This configuration is known to drop connections intermittently.

Caution

Very few third-party routers can extend the range of the Apple Airport.

Third-party router with modem

• a receipt printer.

All three are hard-wired in series, as shown:

Known issues

Many consumer-grade routers are not designed to be used in this configuration, so the router may not communicate with the printer properly.

Third-party router with Apple AirPort

• an AirPort WiFi extender.

Known issues

To ensure satisfactory network communications, you should remove the third-party router. Your configuration will then be supported by Shopify.