Introduction

Operations available with a wireless network connection

This machine supports a wireless network connection. The following useful operations will be available if the machine is connected to a wireless network.

Design Database Transfer

• Wirelessly transfer an embroidery pattern from your computer to the machine by using the dedicated Windows application (Design Database Transfer).
  The application can be downloaded from the web page.

  Click here to visit the page for Design Database Transfer information.

  • Settings must be specified in Design Database Transfer. For more information, refer to the manual for Design Database Transfer.
  

PE-DESIGN

• Wirelessly transfer to the machine an embroidery pattern edited with embroidery editing software (PEDESIGN version 11 or later) on a computer. Also, transfer to PE-DESIGN an embroidery pattern edited on the machine.
  • Settings must be specified in PE-DESIGN. For more information, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN.
  

Artspira App

• You can transfer content published on Artspira App to the embroidery machine and enjoy creating original works using the functions on the app. For more information about the app, refer to the following web page.

  Click here to visit the page for Brother Artspira App information.

Updating your machine’s software

• When an updated version of the software is available on our website, the wireless LAN key appears as .
  

Requirements for a Wireless Network Connection

The wireless network connection complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards and uses the 2.4 GHz frequency.

Setting up the wireless network connection

In order to set up the wireless network connection, we recommend the method that uses the wizard on this machine.

1. Before setting up

In order to connect your machine to a wireless network, the security information (SSID and network key) for your home network will be required. The network key may also be called a password, security key or encryption key. First, find your security information and note it.

2. Specifying wireless network connection settings

1. Touch .
   
   ⇒ Page 7 of the settings screen is displayed.
    
2. Set [Wireless LAN Enable] to ON.
   
   ⇒ The machine prepares for wireless connection.

3. Using the wizard to set up the wireless network connection

There are multiple ways to set up the wireless network connection. We recommend the method that uses the wizard on this machine.

1. Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard].
   
   ⇒ A list of available SSIDs appears.
    
2. Select your SSID.
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   ⇒ The screen for entering the network key (password) appears.
    
   • When displaying next or previous pages, touch (Previous page key) or (Next page key).
     
      
   • If the desired SSID is not listed, specify it as described below.
     1. Touch [New SSID] key in the end of the SSID list.
        
         
     2. Enter the desired SSID, and then press OK key.
        
         
     3. Select the authentication method and encryption mode.
         
     4. Follow steps indicated on the screen.
   • If using a previous connection, press [Saved SSID] key and then select the saved SSID.
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3. Enter the network key (password), and then touch OK key.
   
   (1) Text input area
   (2) Character keys
   (3) Caps key
   (4) Space key
   (5) Letters/numbers/symbols key
   (6) Cursor keys (Move the cursor to the left or right.)
   (7) Backspace key (Deletes the character at the cursor's position.)
   (8) OK key
    
4. When the message "Apply Settings?" appears, touch OK key.
   
   ⇒ When a connection is established, the following message appears. Touch OK key.
   
    
5. Touch OK key to exit the setup.
   
   • Use the Machine name on page 8 of the settings screen for the wireless LAN function.