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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: HellCoder on July 09, 2007, 08:46:52 PM

Title: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: HellCoder on July 09, 2007, 08:46:52 PM

I was just wondering, I've got an unused A2065 card, a A4000 and a working network (wireless and X-Surf stuff). Is there some sort of adapter so I can use the A2065 card in my current network?

I want to convert my coax output to the now normal DIN(?) network. Is this possible?

Title: Re: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: orange on July 09, 2007, 08:56:38 PM

its not DIN, its RJ45; you need transceiver (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=AUI+transceiver&category0=)

Title: Re: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: doctorq on July 09, 2007, 08:57:58 PM

I bought an adapter like  this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300113947628) to connect my A2065 to my network.

Title: Re: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: amiga92570 on July 09, 2007, 08:58:37 PM

you can get them cheap on ebay.

Title: Re: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: HellCoder on July 10, 2007, 10:44:53 AM

OK thanks, I'll have to look for the adapter than. :)
does it need terminators and stuff too?

Title: Re: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: Zac67 on July 10, 2007, 09:50:36 PM

Unlike coax cabling (which is a bus), twisted pair/RJ45 cabling runs from port to port (NIC to hub/switch) and is not especially terminated (well, OK, but that's built into the devices).
What you need:
- a hub/switch with enough ports for each device
- a patch cable for each device

Title: Re: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: Chain on July 10, 2007, 11:54:29 PM

some transceivers can switch to crosslink so you dont need crossed cable or hub for hooking-up two machines.

there are also transceivers with integrate two port hub(which is similar to T connectors on BNC :)

Title: Re: A4000 A2065 ethernet
Post by: Iggy_Drougge on July 21, 2007, 11:56:21 PM

To connect your A2065 to a modern twisted pair ethernet you just need a transceiver. Plug the transceiver into the 15-pin port on the back of the card. You will also need to move a jumper or a block of jumpers on the card to tell it to use the other port.

Adding a cable between the transceiver and the card takes away some mechanical strain since transceivers can be a bit big.