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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: sy278 on September 16, 2007, 10:46:12 PM

Title: 1200 Ethernet
Post by: sy278 on September 16, 2007, 10:46:12 PM

Hi Guys,

I have seen it is possible to hook the 1200 up to ethernet to gain access to the web.

I just need a few pointers, if you could be so kind:

Am I right in thinking that the PCMCIA card needs to be 16 bit, and not 32 bit?

Also if anyone could advise a card and where to get the driver for it it would be much appreciated. As yet though I have not decided on wired or wireless, so advice on both would be great.


Cheers Guys!   :-)

Title: Re: 1200 Ethernet
Post by: amigakit on September 16, 2007, 10:49:07 PM

We have the EasyNet 1200 cards in stock:

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=116

Cards are 16-bit and supplied with EasyNet (http://easynet.amigakit.com)

Title: Re: 1200 Ethernet
Post by: Piru on September 16, 2007, 10:56:17 PM

@sy278

For DIY solutions, look into:

http://aminet.net/package/driver/net/cnetdevice
http://aminet.net/package/driver/net/3c589
http://aminet.net/package/driver/net/prism2

Title: Re: 1200 Ethernet
Post by: Jiffy on September 17, 2007, 07:45:23 AM

The PCMCIA-card should indeed be 16 bit and not a 32 bit one. Many regular PCMCIA-networkcards can be used, just check if they are compatible with the two drivers on Aminet that Piru mentions.

I use a 3C589 (3Com) myself. Works great, although don't expect higher speeds than about 250-350 KB/s.

Title: Re: 1200 Ethernet
Post by: Hodgkinson on September 17, 2007, 09:09:11 AM

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I use a 3C589 (3Com) myself.

So do I  :crazy:

For file transfer, this cards driver, SMBFS, and AmiTCP all running together works quite well.

Hodgkinson.