# Add Wi-Fi Gateway to Command

The GW31-E Outdoor Wi-Fi Gateway makes it simple to deploy Verkada anywhere with power and Wi-Fi, including hard-to-wire locations such as parking lots, fence lines, and outdoor premises.

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You must create a [Verkada Command account](https://command.verkada.com/register) and log in with [Org Admin](/command/users-and-permissions/roles-and-permissions-for-command.md) permissions to activate and configure a gateway.
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## Claim your gateway

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices.**
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**On Devices, at the top right, click Add Devices.**
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**Enter or scan the gateway’s serial number.**
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**Once added, you can find the device in the Unassigned Devices site.**
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## Set up your gateway

### Command

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The gateway needs to connect to a WAN uplink via the PoE IN port to enable Wi-Fi setup from Command.
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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices.**
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**Under the My Unassigned Devices site, select your Wi-Fi gateway.**
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**Under General:**

a. Enter a unique name.\
b. Select a site.\
c. Enter a location.
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**Under Wi-Fi:**

a. Select your Wi-Fi network.\
b. Enter the network credentials.\
c. Click **Apply**.
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**Remove the gateway from the WAN uplink.**
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### Bluetooth (Command iOS app)

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Bluetooth is only discoverable from the Command mobile app.
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**Open the Command mobile app and log in to your organization.**
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**In the top left, click Add Device.**

a. Scan the QR code or enter the serial number.\
b. Click **Add Devices.**
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**Click Set Up Gateway.**

a. Under **General:**

1. Enter a unique name.
2. Select a site.
3. Enter a location.

e. Under **Network**:

1. Click **Select Wi-Fi Network.**
2. Select your Wi-Fi network.
3. Enter the network credentials.
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**Click Done.**
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### Local server page

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**Connect the gateway to your laptop/computer with an Ethernet cable.**
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**Open your browser and enter** [**192.168.1.1**](http://verkadagateway.com/) **to open the local landing page.**

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**Follow the instructions on the screen to reach the local server page.**
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**The device will scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you want to connect to and enter the credentials.**
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**Click Apply.**

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The local server page stays open for 5 minutes before it automatically refreshes.
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