Setting up Internal Linking (connecting the reader device)

Internal Linking allows a transcriber to stream live TypeWell captions to a nearby device—without an internet connection. This method works by turning the transcriber’s computer into a temporary WiFi hotspot (the TWxxxx network) that the reader device can join.

This article explains how to connect the reader device after the Internal Server is installed and running.

💡 If you haven’t installed the Internal Server yet, see: Internal Server – Installation
🔧 Having trouble? See: Internal Server – Troubleshooting

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Before You Begin

Make sure the following steps are already complete on the transcriber’s computer:

• The Internal Server is installed
• In TypeWell, go to Link → By Internal and select Use internal server on this computer
• Linking is turned ON
• The status bar says Internal (Linked)
• You’ve tested that the Internal Server is working by opening a browser on the same computer and going to http://127.0.0.1

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Step-by-Step: Connecting the Reader Device

1. On the reader device (e.g., student’s tablet or laptop):
   • Open the WiFi settings
   • Look for a network name that starts with TW (e.g., TWrpzf)
   • Connect to that network (You will be prompted for a password. This is shown in the Internal Linking popup on the transcriber’s computer, but the default is usually 'password'.)
2. On the transcriber’s computer:
   • In TypeWell, make sure Linking is ON and shows Internal (Linked)
   • Click the phrase Internal (Linked) in the lower-right status bar
   • A window will pop up showing the IP address (e.g., http://192.168.137.1)
   • This IP address is automatically copied to your clipboard
3. On the reader device:
   • Open a web browser
   • Paste or type the IP address into the address bar
4. You should now see the TypeWell Web Reader showing the live transcript.

✅ If the reader sees the live transcript, Internal Linking is working correctly!

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❗ Important Notes

• Internal Linking only works when the reader device is connected to the special TWxxxx network broadcast by the transcriber’s computer. It will not work over a standard WiFi network, school network, or mobile hotspot.
• Some computers display “hosted network supported: no”, but can still broadcast the TWxxxx network using TypeWell’s Internal Server. This does not necessarily prevent Internal Linking from working.
• You may need to allow TypeWellServer.exe through Windows Firewall for the connection to succeed. See Internal Server – Installation