Hi
With reference to MAX try to transfer a file from your pc to your controller. What appears as a tolerant program (MAX) might actually reveal that it isn't.
Also
If you don't update (F5) the Max menu then it recalls a previous set up!!
Regarding the wireless router, I suspect that MAX has a lower default baud rate than Labview, so downgrading LV to 9600bps could actually increase the range ( if required)
has the 9104 controller a RS232 connection? If so then run Hyper terminal and connect to the controller. Reseting the controller ( reset button) should then reboot the system , Hyper terminal program would then reveal what applications programs are loaded on the controller(9104)
Hope that helps
xseadog