How to use Internal Linking

Internal Linking allows a TypeWell transcriber to stream the transcript to a nearby device—without using the internet. It’s ideal for on-site situations where WiFi is unavailable or unreliable.

This article explains how Internal Linking works, when to use it, and how it compares to Web Linking.

💡 For help installing or setting up Internal Linking, see:
Internal Server – Installation
Setting Up Internal Linking (Connecting the Reader Device)
Internal Server – Troubleshooting

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What Is Internal Linking?

Internal Linking turns the transcriber’s laptop into a temporary WiFi Access Point (also called a Virtual Access Point), allowing nearby devices to view the transcript in real time using a web browser.
This special WiFi network is broadcast by the Internal Server and will appear as a network name like TWxxxx.

How it works:

1. The transcriber enables Internal Linking in TypeWell.
2. The Internal Server activates a TWxxxx network from the transcriber’s laptop.
3. The reader device connects to that network via WiFi.
4. The reader opens a browser and enters a unique local IP address to view the live transcript.

✅ No internet is required. Everything is shared locally.

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Key Features

• Works without internet or external WiFi
• Reader uses their built-in web browser—no app or install needed
• Private connection between transcriber and reader
• Requires TypeWell Premium V8, Windows 10+, and a compatible WiFi adapter

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Internal Linking vs. Web Linking

Feature	Internal Linking	Web Linking
Internet required?	❌ No	✅ Yes
Connection method	Reader connects to TWxxxx WiFi from transcriber	Reader connects via campus or public internet
Reader URL format	Numeric IP (e.g., 192.168.x.x)	Web address (e.g., west.typewell.com)
Setup required?	✅ Yes (one-time setup of Internal Server)	❌ No special setup
Works in the field?	✅ Yes	🚫 Not without internet

The Web Reader interface looks the same in both methods. Once connected, the reader’s experience in the browser is nearly identical.

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When to Use Internal Linking

Use Internal Linking when:

• You're transcribing on-site and don’t have access to reliable internet
• You want a self-contained, offline setup
• You're supporting one or more readers in the same room
• Web Linking is not available due to poor signal or blocked access

⚠️ Important: The reader device must connect to the transcriber’s TWxxxx network. It cannot join a school network, mobile hotspot, or third-party WiFi.