> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pulseairtest.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Initial setup

## General settings

When powering the controller for the first time, you will be asked to choose your general settings, such as your preferred language, location and time settings.

<img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m16cqsyp/production/4248b7237e321876bb6b5f1cc0c7f27924df2556-800x480.png" alt="Initial setup - general settings" class="border" />

<Tip>
  The date and time will be set automatically if you connect to a Wi-Fi network. The date and time only need to be set manually if you plan to use the controller offline.
</Tip>

## Wi-Fi connection

The Pulse 3.0 Controller supports connecting to a Wi-Fi network - this can be either a dedicated Wi-Fi network within the building or a personal hotspot provided by your mobile phone.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network will allow you to access all features available on your controller, such as:

* The date and time on the controller being automatically synchronised via the Internet
* Your Pulse tests can be automatically uploaded to your cloud account
* The controller will check for software updates and allow you to download and install the latest version
* Our <a href="/troubleshooting/technical-support">support team</a> will be able to remotely assist you if any problems arise

<img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m16cqsyp/production/3ae7418a9a9d268727cf5ed5c1678ebce8b683c2-800x480.png" alt="Initial setup - Wi-Fi" class="border" />

<img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m16cqsyp/production/375b80614b8b3bca3a56ee76dc56a8c8ceed61d7-800x480.png" alt="Initial setup - Wi-Fi networks" class="border" />

## User accounts

The Pulse software supports two types of users - offline guest users and online cloud users. To log in as an online user, you must connect to a Wi-Fi network when initially logging in.

Online users have access to additional features (when connected to Wi-Fi), including:

* Your Pulse tests can be automatically uploaded to your cloud account
* The controller will check for software updates and allow you to download and install the latest version

<img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m16cqsyp/production/f9d7f1d8ccabf3d5f777c78fea2a4bf187fe2871-800x480.png" alt="Initial setup - online account" class="border" />
