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 and Supported connectivity dongles)
• 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

   
   

   
   
3. Open browser and navigate to 192.168.254.1:8080
4. Enter credentials and click "Login" — default username: admin, password: gateway

   
   

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

   
   

   
   
6. Click "Configuration"

   
   

   
   
7. Click to open Wi-Fi details

   
   

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

   
   

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

   
   

   
   
10. Click "WeldCloud configuration"

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

12. Click "Save changes"

13. Check WeldCloud connectivity status

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

   
   

   
   
3. Open browser and navigate to 192.168.254.1:8080
4. Enter credentials and click "Login" — default username: admin, password: gateway

   
   

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

   
   

   
   
6. Click "Configuration"

   
   

   
   
7. Click to expand wired configuration settings

   
   

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

   
   

   
   
9. Click "Save changes"

   
   

   
   
10. Click "WeldCloud configuration"

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

12. Click "Save changes"

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

Updated on: 17/07/2026