EmbroideryConnect system components

The EmbroideryConnect system employs the following components…

Component

Details

EmbroideryConnect Wi-Fi device

A Wilcom-supplied Wi-Fi device – one per machine.

EmbroideryHub PC

A nominated PC will act as the EmbroideryHub. This PC should remain on at all times. All designs are routed through it to embroidery machines connected to the EmbroideryConnect network.

EmbroideryHub

EmbroideryHub software is activated on the dedicated PC…

  • Designers can send (push) designs to connected machine(s) using the EC device.

  • Alternatively, designers can send designs to the EmbroideryHub queue.

  • Machine operators can request (pull) specific design from the queue via barcode reader connected to the EC device.

EmbroideryStudio

Other EmbroideryStudio users can send designs to machines via the EmbroideryHub. All EmbroideryConnect devices on the network will be listed for selection. There is no need for shared folders, etc.

Third-party components

To set up an EmbroideryConnect network, some third-party hardware items are also required…

Component

Details

USB-capable embroidery machines

  • Able to read designs from USB memory stick.

  • Preferably with the USB port built into the control panel. Add-on USB converters in old machines may not be compatible.

Compatible Wi-Fi router

See below for details.

Barcode reader

Optional

Windows Administrator privileges

Access must be configured by a user who has full administrator privileges and is part of a Windows ‘Workgroup’ or ‘Domain’ network.

Note: EmbroideryConnect only supports Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit edition), with the latest updates. It is compatible with MAC operating systems through the use of Parallels Desktop.

Wi-Fi router compatibility requirements

Note the following Wi-Fi router requirements to be compatible with the EC device:

Requirement

Details

Standard security protocol

The Wi-Fi router must use one of the standard security protocols: WEP or WPA/WPA2 Personal. Security type ‘none’ or ‘unsecured’ is not supported at present. A Wi-Fi password is mandatory.

Support for WLAN Protocol 802.11 G

The Wi-Fi router needs to support WLAN Protocol 802.11 G in the 2.4 Ghz band. The EC device will not connect to a Wi-Fi router using the 5 Ghz band. If unsure, consult the documentation provided with your router.

Wi-Fi network name

You must know the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi router password (key). We recommend using a SSID (network name) that contains only alphanumeric characters – letters and numbers.

Wi-Fi coverage

Wi-Fi coverage must be sufficient to serve the entire production area.

Note: The EC device does not currently support WPS.