--- title: Configure Bridge Wi-Fi using a USB drive description: To configure your bridges, you only need a USB flash drive (FAT32 formatted), preferably blank next to your computer/laptop and bridges. Make sure the bridge is plugged into power. 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Insert the **USB flash drive** into the **USB port** on the powered **bridge**. > **\[IMAGE: Show USB drive insertion into bridge port\]** 5. Wait **5 minutes** for the bridge to process the credentials. 6. Remove the **USB flash drive** and plug it back into your **computer**. 7. Confirm the file **mac-addresses-XXXX.txt** (where XXXX is your bridge ID) now exists on the drive. 8. Log in to the **Sensorfact Platform** to verify the bridge status is **online**. --- ### **If this doesn't work** - **Check File Name:** Ensure the file is exactly named **wifi.txt**. The bridge will not recognize "wifi.txt.txt" or "WIFI.txt". - **Format Drive:** Verify the USB drive is formatted to **FAT32**. Larger drives formatted as exFAT or NTFS will fail to read. - **Verify Power:** Ensure the **Power LED** on the bridge is solid before inserting the drive. 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