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# How to connect ESAB SAW multi torch system to WeldCloud using gateway web interface

## Connect via Wi-Fi

Step-by-step walkthrough for connecting an ESAB SAW multi-torch system with Standalone i.MX8 (Compulab) gateway to WeldCloud by accessing the gateway's web configuration page over Ethernet and configuring WiFi connectivity. 12 steps.

### Prerequisites

- ESAB SAW multi-torch system with Standalone i.MX8 (Compulab) gateway
- WiFi USB dongle installed (see [How to connect Bluetooth and WiFi dongles to Compulab gateway](https://support.indusuite.com/en/article/how-to-connect-bluetooth-and-wifi-dongles-to-compulab-gateway-tdtpam/) and [Supported connectivity dongles](https://support.indusuite.com/en/article/supported-connectivity-dongles-lyqvqj/))
- PC with Ethernet port and Ethernet cable
- Asset pre-created in WeldCloud with configuration file downloaded
- Active InduSuite account with WeldCloud license
- At least one Site created in WeldCloud

### Procedure

1. **Turn on** welding equipment and **wait 2 minutes** for gateway to boot

2. **Connect** your PC and Standalone i.MX8 gateway through Ethernet cable

   ![Connect PC to Compulab gateway via Ethernet](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step01-ethernet_iyj99j.jpeg)

3. Open browser and navigate to **`192.168.254.1:8080`**

4. Enter credentials and click **"Login"** — default username: `admin`, password: `gateway`

   ![Login with default credentials](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step02-login_jtt9z8.jpeg)

5. You will be forced to change the default gateway password — choose your password and fill in twice, then click **"Save new password"**

   ![Change default password](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step03-change-password_1kmwg9h.jpeg)

6. Click **"Configuration"**

   ![Click Configuration](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step04-configuration_19qw9vr.jpeg)

7. Click to open **Wi-Fi details**

   ![Open Wi-Fi details](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step05-wifi-details_1qc91p.jpeg)

8. Pick your **wireless network**, type the **password**, and click **"Connect"**

   ![Connect to WiFi network](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step06-connect-wifi_wefclx.jpeg)

9. Check **Wi-Fi network connection status** on the gateway page

   ![WiFi connection status](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step07-wifi-status_vkvjpr.jpeg)

10. Click **"WeldCloud configuration"**

    ![Click WeldCloud configuration](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step08-weldcloud-config_n7hypp.jpeg)

11. Click on **"Browse"** button and load the configuration file downloaded previously

    ![Browse and load config file](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step09-browse-file_11uq4zy.jpeg)

12. Click **"Save changes"**

    ![Save changes](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step10-save-changes_tg9vqn.jpeg)

13. Check **WeldCloud connectivity status**

    ![WeldCloud connectivity status](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step11-weldcloud-status_xff2jk.jpeg)

## Connect via wired connection

Step-by-step walkthrough for connecting an ESAB SAW multi-torch system with Standalone i.MX8 (Compulab) gateway to WeldCloud by accessing the gateway's web configuration page over Ethernet and configuring wired network connectivity. 12 steps, ~4 minutes.

### Prerequisites

- ESAB SAW multi-torch system with Standalone i.MX8 (Compulab) gateway
- PC with Ethernet port and Ethernet cable
- Asset pre-created in WeldCloud with configuration file downloaded
- Active InduSuite account with WeldCloud license
- At least one Site created in WeldCloud

### Procedure

1. **Turn on** welding equipment and **wait 2 minutes** for gateway to boot

2. **Connect** your PC and Standalone i.MX8 gateway through Ethernet cable

   ![Connect PC to Compulab gateway via Ethernet](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step01-ethernet_gcmgib.jpeg)

3. Open browser and navigate to **`192.168.254.1:8080`**

4. Enter credentials and click **"Login"** — default username: `admin`, password: `gateway`

   ![Login with default credentials](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step02-login_4sq35p.jpeg)

5. You will be forced to change the default gateway password — choose your password and fill in twice, then click **"Save new password"**

   ![Change default password](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step03-change-password_tu8kv1.jpeg)

6. Click **"Configuration"**

   ![Click Configuration](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step04-configuration_w8qas6.jpeg)

7. Click to expand **wired configuration settings**

   ![Expand wired settings](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step05-wired-settings_12zr1da.jpeg)

8. Select **IP assignment** — use **Dynamic** (DHCP) for most network environments

   ![Select Dynamic IP assignment](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step06-ip-assignment_1vpgeb5.jpeg)

9. Click **"Save changes"**

   ![Save network changes](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step07-save-network_1ubpufw.jpeg)

10. Click **"WeldCloud configuration"**

    ![Click WeldCloud configuration](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step08-weldcloud-config_7m72es.jpeg)

11. Click on **"Browse"** button and load the configuration file downloaded previously

    ![Browse and load config file](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step09-browse-file_lxzbrr.jpeg)

12. Click **"Save changes"**

    ![Save changes](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step10-save-changes_1rck428.jpeg)

13. **Disconnect** your laptop from the gateway and **connect the Standalone i.MX8 gateway to your wired network**

    ![Connect gateway to wired network](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step11-connect-to-network_sgubqn.jpeg)
