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Requirements for the XPR® web interface
You can connect to the XPR® web interface through Wi-Fi® with Access Point (AP) mode or with network mode.
Use network mode to connect
Use network mode to connect multiple plasma power supplies to a network. You can connect to and control multiple plasma power supplies at the same time.
Select an existing wireless network
Use these steps to connect to an existing wireless network.

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Connect for Communication
- Communication methods for XPR® cutting systems
  There are multiple communication methods to fully operate the plasma cutting system.
- Requirements for EtherCAT®
  This information prepares you to connect the plasma power supply to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with EtherCAT® cables.
- Requirements for serial RS-422
  This information prepares you to connect the plasma power supply to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with serial RS-422 cables.
- Requirements for discrete
  This information prepares you to connect the plasma power supply to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) with discrete cables.
- Requirements for the XPR® web interface
  You can connect to the XPR® web interface through Wi-Fi® with Access Point (AP) mode or with network mode.
  - Web interface support information
  - Use AP mode to connect
    In Access Point (AP) mode, each plasma power supply has its own connection. You can only connect to and control one plasma power supply at a time.
  - Use network mode to connect
    Use network mode to connect multiple plasma power supplies to a network. You can connect to and control multiple plasma power supplies at the same time.
    - Select an existing wireless network
      Use these steps to connect to an existing wireless network.
    - Set up the wireless network manually
      Use these steps to set up a wireless network manually.
    - Access the XPR® web interface after setup in network mode
      Use these steps to access the XPR® web interface using the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the plasma power supply.
    - Change the limited AP settings
      You can change the limited Access Point (AP) Service Set Identifier (SSID), channel, and security settings in the Connect screen.
    - Change the network settings
      You can change the network settings on the Device Setup screen.
  - Reset the wireless module
    It is possible to make mistakes when you set up the wireless module. Use this procedure to set your wireless module to its default settings.
  - Disable the wireless connection temporarily
    If you want to disable the wireless connection temporarily, use this procedure.
  - Disable the wireless connection permanently
    If you want to disable the wireless connection permanently, use this procedure.
  - Web interface screen information
    If you replace the control Printed Circuit Board (PCB), the information on the PCB changes. This includes the Media Access Control (MAC) address, System ID, passwords, and network information.
- Change the device that has control
  Use these steps to make sure that the correct device has control of the plasma power supply.
- Use ohmic contact sense
  You can use internal or external ohmic contact sense. No action is necessary for internal ohmic contact sense. To use external ohmic contact sense, make the following modification to the ohmic wiring inside of the TorchConnect™ console.
- Install a remote on-off switch
  As an alternative to using the main power supply, do these steps to install your own remote on-off switch so that you can control power to the gas connect console, TorchConnect™ console, and other parts.
- Install a redundant remote on-off switch
  Do these steps if you want to use the redundant remote on-off switch.
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Select an existing wireless network

Use these steps to connect to an existing wireless network.

When you choose this option, the plasma power supply scans for and shows the available access points.

On the Device Setup screen, choose QuickConnect.
On the WLAN Link Scan screen, choose the network that you want.
On the WLAN Profile screen, enter the network password, then choose Submit.

The network is now connected.
If you are monitoring with the XPR® web interface through Wi-Fi®, you are done.

If you want to operate the cutting system, you must connect to the plasma power supply with discrete. Refer to Connect to the plasma power supply with discrete.