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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: beller on December 29, 2004, 07:41:53 PM

Title: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: beller on December 29, 2004, 07:41:53 PM

I'm in the market for an ethernet card for an A4000.  Would prefer an x-surf but they appear to be gone.  I've got a used 2065 on hold but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any X-Surf cards....

Bob

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: Castellen on December 29, 2004, 09:01:11 PM

A few days ago on Amibench, someone from Belgium was selling a X-surf for 80 Euro.  Might be still available.

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: beller on December 29, 2004, 09:44:03 PM

Thanks...I've dropped an email.

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: JamieK on December 29, 2004, 10:20:21 PM

Hi Bob,

I just checked the back room with my stock of Amigas and parts and I still have two brand new in the box X-Surf cards I never got around to using. They were part of a group of four I bought at the St. Louis Amiga show back in 2000, with the intention of networking four more A2000s into my network but never got around to it. Now that I am busy writing AmigaOS4 software fulltime, I think I can spare one or both of them for the cause. :-)

Drop me an Email me if you are interested.

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: Ilwrath on December 29, 2004, 10:51:43 PM

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I've got a used 2065 on hold but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any X-Surf cards....

As someone who's run both....  Personally, I'd stick with the 2065.  It's faster, cheaper, and more reliable than an X-surf.  

The only downside is the Miami driver isn't as good [I run Genesis, though], and it requires a 10-b-T transciever if you want to use a standard RJ-45 cable.

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: Robert17 on December 29, 2004, 11:09:07 PM

I've got ethernet via my Prometheus PCI busboard, works great and it was a great price  :-D

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: Doobrey on December 29, 2004, 11:18:29 PM

How about Tjaoz`s favourite combo? an Algor USB card with the Norway ethernet add-on  :-)

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: JamieK on December 29, 2004, 11:28:25 PM

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The only downside is the Miami driver isn't as good [I run Genesis, though], and it requires a 10-b-T transciever if you want to use a standard RJ-45 cable.

I think you are thinking of the old X-Surf cards, the two I have are circa 1999 and have both the RJ-45 connector and a BNC connector, so there is no need for a transceiver in this case.

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: AltRN8 on December 29, 2004, 11:38:12 PM

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: Cyberus on December 29, 2004, 11:44:54 PM

I've got a Lan Rover kicking about somewhere....

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: JamieK on December 29, 2004, 11:45:54 PM

That's right. I guess I read it too fast.  :-?

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: Tahoe on December 30, 2004, 11:37:34 AM

If anyone has use for them, I have a few of those tranceivers laying around. These can be used with the A2065 for a normal RJ45 connection.

Title: Re: Zorro base Ethernet Cards
Post by: beller on December 30, 2004, 01:53:58 PM

Thanks to Jamie I'm the proud owner of a new x-surf!  Thanks to all for the help!!!!  I should be able to get my A4000 on the net when it arrives on the 6th!!

Bob