# Connect the Terminal Cables

### Connect the Terminal Cables

There are multiple connection ports on the back of the terminal. Countertop terminals generally require AC power and Ethernet connections.

Your configuration may also include a connection to a POS system or an additional PIN pad.

Use the diagram on the back of the terminal to determine where to connect the cables that apply to your configuration. The terminal’s connection ports are shown below:

![A80 communication ports](https://documentation.payfacto.com/Terminals/A80/CA-EN/assets/images/A80_CommunicationPorts.png)


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