Network Name displays the name of the wireless network your machine is connected to (this says network name when not connected to a network).

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1 Wireless Connection Tips for the Horizon Memory Craft Information can be found in the Machine Manual on pages Many routers contain a sticker outlining the SSID and Password. You will need to know these settings to connect the Horizon Memory Craft 15000, ipad, and PC to your network. To access the wireless system: 1. Power on Machine. 2. Select Set at Bottom of Screen. 3. Touch the Wireless Icon. Home Wireless Screen Wireless LAN (Local Area Network) must be set to ON to use the wireless capability*. Network Name displays the name of the wireless network your machine is connected to (this says network name when not connected to a network). IP Address is the address of your sewing machine on your wireless network. MAC Address (Media Access Control) is the unique identifying number of the network hardware interface built into the sewing machine. Sewing Machine Name is the name of the MC This defaults to Memory Craft 15000, but can be customized. We will review machine name customization later in this document. *The small star appears in the upper left of the selected function PAGE 1

2 Network Settings To access the Network Settings, select the Settings Icon. For ease of set up, under IP Address Settings, be sure DHCP is set to On. (This is on by default.) When off, all network information must be entered manually, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. When DHCP is on, your router updates the machine with network information automatically. PAGE 2

3 Reviewing Wireless LAN Setting Options The Pop Up Screen offers four options. We will define these now, and then go through the process of using them later in this document. Push Button This option is for use with routers with WPS (Wireless Protected Set-Up) feature button check your router features documentation. The button is located on the side of the router and is labeled WPS or indicated by two arrows. This is a very easy option if your router supports this function. PIN code This option is for users who want control of all devices authorized to access their network. The PIN is registered with the router using the wireless router s PIN method set up. This method is for advanced users. Search Use this option to scan for all available wireless networks; choose network, then key in router password. This is a great option if you are unsure of your router s connection features. Manual Using this option, the user keys in name of wireless network (SSID) and password. PAGE 3

4 Renaming the Horizon Memory Craft You may choose to rename your machine. 2. The default name is Memory Craft To change, press Yes under Sewing Machine Name Settings. 4. Type the name of your choice in the text box. Then touch OK to register the name. 5. Take note of the name it will be used when setting up ipad and computer communication. Setting Up Wireless Connection to Machine Using Four Different Options Setting Up Wireless Connection to Machine Using Search 1. Push Search. A Network Search screen appears. 2. Select your Network. 3. The machine may detect other routers; be sure to identify your correct network. PAGE 4

5 4. Once you select the netowrk, the Encryption Key Entry Screen appears. Type in the password for your network. 5. Press OK. 6. A confirmation screen will appear letting you know that your machine is now connected to the network. Press OK. 7. Continue to press OK to exit Settings. Setting Up Wireless Connection to Machine Using Push Button 1. Select Push Button. 2. Check your router, as not every router offers this option. PAGE 5

6 3. Push the WPS button on your router. 4. Depending on your router, this may be indicated with WPS or the double arrow icon. 5. When the machine has connected, a dialog box will appear to confirm the connection. 6. Continue to press OK to exit Settings. Setting Up Wireless Connection to Machine Using Manual 1. Select Manual. 2. Be sure to have the name of your router/network/ssid ready. PAGE 6

7 3. Enter the name of your Router. 4. Press OK. 5. Enter the Router Password. 6. Press OK. PAGE 7

8 7. When the machine has connected, a dialog box will appear to confirm the connection. 8. Continue to press OK to exit Settings. Setting Up Wireless Connection to Machine Using PIN code 1. This option is for Advanced Users. 2. Log into your Router as an Administrator. 3. Select PIN code on sewing machine. 4. Enter PIN Code displayed on MC15000 into the router WPS Client PIN entry. 5. When the machine has connected, a dialog box will appear to confirm the connection. 6. Continue to press OK to exit Settings. PAGE 8

9 Connecting the ipad to Horizon Memory Craft Be sure the MC15000 is powered On. 2. Turn on the ipad. 3. Select the Settings icon. 4. Under Wi-Fi, select the same wireless network that the MC15000 is connected to, enter the wireless key, then touch Join. A check mark will appear by your wireless network showing that you are connected. 5. On the ipad, open AcuEdit. 6. In Upper Right Corner, select Target Sewing Machine. PAGE 9

10 7. The machine name should appear with a check mark next to it. Verify that the ipad is connecting to the machine, then Select Done. 8. You may need to use the search feature if you do not see the name of your MC15000 right away. If the ipad still does not see the machine, please move the MC15000 closer to your wireless router. PAGE 10

11 Memory Craft Sending a Design from the ipad to the Horizon Memory Craft On the ipad, open AcuEdit. 2. In AcuEdit App, select Open Design (flower icon in lower left). 3. Choose a design, it will come up on the edit screen. 4. Make sure the MC15000 is On. 5. Select Send/Save Icon. 6. Press Send. 7. The design will appear in the MC15000 Ready to Sew Screen. 8. The design will send even if machine is in Ordinary Sewing mode; when the design is delivered, the machine will switch to embroidery mode. PAG E 1 1

12 Connecting PC to Machine using Horizon Link Suite 1. Make sure your PC is connected to the same network as the Horizon Memory Craft Open Horizon Link Suite. 3. Select the home button in the upper left corner. 4. Select Connection Settings from the Drop Down Menu. 5. Select Wireless LAN, then Search. 6. Select the Sewing Machine Name from list, and press OK. PAGE 12

13 7. Be sure the machine is powered on, then select Send. 8. The design will transfer. 9. The design will appear in the Ready to Sew screen on the MC PAGE 13