2-5 Connection Settings

This chapter explains the various connection installation methods, once the connection is completed, the machine can be operated from the computer.

There are three types of connection between computer and machine, namely Wi-Fi, wired network, and direct connection (direct connection has different setting steps depending on the operating system).

a. Install the Wi-Fi dongle：

Remove the Wi-Fi dongle from the accessory box and install the dongle antenna at 90 degrees to any USB socket on the back of the machine for signal reception.

b. To set up the network of the machine [must use the same Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) as your computer network]:

“NETWORK” > “Connect to Wi-Fi” > Select the Wi-Fi you want to use > Enter the Wi-Fi password and press “Confirm” > “NETWORK” > Confirm the “Wireless IP” of the machine.

c. Set the software interface display language :

Use the drop-down list to select the language, and then click “Next”.

d. Membership Login :

Login to the membership, you can access more functions added to the software from time to time in the future.

e. Select the connection method：

Select “Wi-Fi”.

f. Enter the IP address of the machine to complete the setting：

Check the “Wireless IP” address of the machine from the panel. Enter the wireless IP address of the machine into the computer to complete the setting.

a. Install the Ethernet cable :

Install both ends of the Ethernet cable in the network slot on the back of the machine and slot on the router. The machine will automatically connect to the network in about 10 seconds after the installation is completed.

b. Confirm the machine network :

Confirm the value of Wired Network “MAC Address” of the machine in “NETWORK” page

c. Set the software interface display language :

Use the drop-down list to select the language, and then click “Next”.

d. Membership Login :

Login to the membership, you can access more functions added to the software from time to time in the future.

e. Select the connection method :

Select “Wired Network”.

f. Enter the IP address of the machine to complete the setting :

Check the "Wired IP" address of the machine from the panel. Enter the wired IP address of the machine into the computer to complete the setting.

Apart from connecting through a router (Wi-Fi / LAN), you can also connect directly to your computer via an Ethernet cable.

1. Windows : The method is applicable to Windows 10 system

a. Install the Ethernet cable :

Install both ends of the Ethernet cable in the network slot on the back of the machine and in the computer network slot.

b. Confirm the machine network :

Confirm the value of Wired Network “MAC Address” of the machine in “NETWORK” page

c. Enable Internet connection sharing :

“Settings” > “Network & Internet” > “Change adapter options” >

Right-click on the network you are using (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) > “Properties” > “Sharing” > Select “Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection” and “Allow other network users to control or disable the shared Internet connection” >

After confirmation, the word “Shared” will be displayed under that network. In the “Network Connections” window, the user will see more than two networks. There is also one “Unidentified network”, which is the network to which the machine is connected.

e. Membership Login :

Login to the membership, you can access more functions added to the software from time to time in the future.

f. Select the connection method :

Select “Direct Connection”.

g. Enter the IP address of the machine to complete the setting :

Confirm the “Wired IP” address of the machine from the panel. Enter the wired IP address of the machine into the computer to complete the setting. It usually starts with 192.168.

(If it starts with 169.254, it means the computer may be set up incorrectly or the network cable).

2. macOS: The method is applicable to macOS environment. If you are using macOS Catalina, please update to at least 10.15.4.

a. Install the Ethernet cable :

Install both ends of the Ethernet cable in the network slot on the back of the machine and in the computer network slot.

b. Verify the machine network :

Verify that the machine has a value for Wired Network “MAC Address” in “NETWORK” page.

c. Turn off the computer firewall：

“System Preferences” > “Security & Privacy” > “Firewall” > “Turn Off Firewall”.

d. Enable Internet connection sharing :

“System Preferences” > “Sharing” > Set the “Share Your Connection From” to the network you are using (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) > Select the port to use > Click “Start” on the pop-up message to enable the sharing.

e. Set the IP address of your computer to 192.168.2.1 :

Click the network icon in the upper right corner, select “Open Network Preferences” > select the interface intended to use (RJ45 adapter) > Select “Configure IPv4” as “Using DHCP with manual address” > And set the “IPv4 address” to 192.168.2.1.

f. Set the software interface display language :

Use the drop-down list to select the language, and then click “Next”.

g. Membership Login :

Login to the membership, you can access more functions added to the software from time to time in the future.

h. Select the connection method :

Select “Direct Connection”.

i. Enter the IP address of the machine to complete the setting：

Confirm the “Wired IP” address of the machine from the panel. Enter the wired IP address of the machine into the computer to complete the setting. It usually starts with 192.168. (If it starts with 169.254, it means the computer may be set up incorrectly or the network cable needs to be plugged in again).

【Troubleshooting】Connection Issue

Once the connection is complete. You can start your first engraving!