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
PE-DESIGN
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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.
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Settings must be specified in PE-DESIGN. For more information, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN.
Artspira App
Updating your machine’s software
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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.
A wireless network cannot be set up with WPA/WPA2 Enterprise.
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.
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Network Key (Password) |
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The wireless network connection cannot be set up if you do not have the security information.
Find the security information for your home network as noted below
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See the side of your home network access point/router. The information may be listed on the label on the network access point/router.
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(1) SSID
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(2) Network Password (Key)
* The illustration shown above is an example.
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Check the manual provided with your home network.
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The default SSID may be the manufacturer's name or the model name.
If you cannot find the security information, contact the manufacturer of the router, your network administrator or your Internet provider.
* Some SSIDs and network keys (passwords) may be case sensitive.
2. Specifying wireless network connection settings
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Touch . ⇒ Page 7 of the settings screen is displayed.
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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.
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Touch beside [Wireless LAN Setup Wizard].
⇒ A list of available SSIDs appears.
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Select your SSID.
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⇒ The screen for entering the network key (password) appears.
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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
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When the message "Apply Settings?" appears, touch OK key.
⇒ When a connection is established, the following message appears. Touch OK key.
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Touch OK key to exit the setup.
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Use the Machine name on page 8 of the settings screen for the wireless LAN function.
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While connected, the signal strength can be confirmed by the wireless LAN key in the lower right of the stitch or pattern type selection screen.
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Strong signal |
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Medium signal |
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Weak signal |
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No signal |
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Once a wireless network connection has been set up, a wireless network connection will be established each time the machine is turned on. However, [Wireless LAN Enable] in the wireless LAN settings screen must remain set to ON.