How to connect Bluetooth and WiFi dongles to Compulab gateway

Standalone i.MX8 gateway is the hardware needed to bring connectivity to ESAB SAW multi torch systems.

Such a gateway can be fitted with USB dongles for wireless functionality (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).

Wi-Fi is not necessary when a wired connection is selected.

Bluetooth is a requirement to use the Android application WeldCloud Link.

Enabling WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities on Standalone i.MX8 gateway is possible through dedicated dongles.

Please take a look here for supported dongles.

Follow below instructions on how to connect dongles to Standalone i.MX8 gateway.

1. Insert the Wi-Fi dongle into one of the 3 USB ports available on the Standalone i.MX8 gateway
2. Insert the Bluetooth dongle into one of the 3 USB ports available on the Standalone i.MX8 gateway

Updated on: 09/04/2026