EmbroideryConnect components

EmbroideryConnect device

One per machine.

EmbroideryHub Hatch Edition

EmbroideryHub software is activated on the computer. Designs are sent to connected machine running the EmbroideryConnect device.

Internet connection

The computer running EmbroideryHub must have an active internet connection during setup.

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 WiFi router

The network must be configured to allow access of the EmbroideryConnect device and communication between wireless devices. See below for details.

Standard security protocol

The WiFi 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 WiFi password is mandatory.

Support for WLAN Protocol 802.11 G

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

WiFi network name

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

WiFi coverage

WiFi coverage must be sufficient to serve the entire production area.