How do I Connect the ForneyLink® HMI to a Wi-Fi Network?

The ForneyLink HMI will need to be connected to the Internet upon installation. It can use a wired Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi. This article focuses on Wi-Fi connection on Non-ForneyVault ForneyLink HMI's.

Note: 

We recommend the HMI is provided with an external static IP address and connected to a  network speed of 10 Mbps or better. 

The HMI does  not need to be connected to your internal network or LAN. It can use a guest account, VLAN, VPN, dedicated network, etc. The HMI only needs Internet access to connect with ForneyVault.


Table of Contents: 

  1. HMI using Windows 10 
  2. HMI using Windows 7 

 

Windows 10 Instructions

Note:

The instructions below can be completed easier by connecting a keyboard and mouse to the ForneyLink HMI during configuration. 

  1. From the ForneyLink HMI software select Machine Setup.



  2. From the Machine Setup menu select Network Settings.



  3. Double-click the Wi-Fi network adapter from Windows Network Connections. 



  4. Verify Wi-Fi is set to On then select Show Available Networks.



  5. Select your desired Wi-Fi network to enter the network key and select Connect





  6. Select the On-screen keyboard to enter the network security key. 





  7. Close all windows to return to the ForneyLink software. 

 

Windows 7 Instructions

Note:

The instructions below can be completed easier by connecting a keyboard and mouse to the ForneyLink HMI during configuration. 

  1. From the ForneyLink HMI software select Machine Setup.



  2. From the Machine Setup menu select Network Settings.



  3. Double-click the Wi-Fi network adapter from Windows Network Connections. 



  4. Select your desired Wi-Fi network to enter the network key. 



  5. Select the on-screen keyboard to enter the network security key. 




  6. Close all windows to return to the ForneyLink software.