My main computer is connected to a router and cable, This is how we get internet. My second computer (in a different location) is a new Gateway with built in wifi. When we installed the antenna on it, we got internet without having an adapter (like we did with the former computer).
I have an EMBROIDERY machine than FORMERLY we connected to the second computer with a serial cable. Since the new computer has only USB ports, we cannot do this (unless we get an adapter for that cable). However, when we bought the emb machine, we got the license for a LAN connection. My manual instructs to connect the emb machine to a router with a ethernet cable, then another ethernet cable to my computer (which we do have on the Gateway). Is this necessary? I've tried this and it won't work. Can I connect the emb machine directly to the computer using an ethernet cable and it will pick up the built in connection?An embroidery machine??? with a serial/LAN cable? Wow...
It should work-I think your embroidery machine works in a server/client sort of way, KIND of like remote desktop-you should be able to connect it through your router and leave your (new) computer connected with WiFi because your computer already has a private IP address on the router.
Direct connection to your computer? I don't think it will work... the 169.254.X.X addresses are not shared in a domain...
It would really help if you posted the details of how your embroidery machine works, including make and model.My emb machine is a Tajima NEO single head. Another question: the router I have is several years old, a LLynksis (sp?). Could it not be compatable with windows 7?Linksys. All routers are compatible with all computers with an ethernet port. Several Years old is not a problem-mine is 5 years old and running without a Hitch.
It would help if you posted the make and model of your router so we can allow your emb. machine to communicate with your PC through a specific port.If you are having difficulties in establishing a LAN connection:

http://www.techyv.com/questions/difficulty-establishing-lan-connection#comments