Amiga 500: Adding a network adapter

[danbeaver]

There is an Apple Talk adapter for the A2000 and the A500 (I have one of each).  But if you are just wanting to print to a USB printer, the LPT2USB device is easy (just plug it in) -- I have one of those as well.

[danbeaver]

If you really want to network an Amiga, the A500 is probably about your worst choice, IMHO.  With an A600 or A1200 you have the option of using a PCMCIA network card.  With a big box model there's a variety of cards, including the new X-Surf 100 that I have, which works great.  For A500 your options are going to be very limited.

Although I suppose you could always buy that used Bodega Bay that's floating around here on the threads, and add a network card that way, haha.  

Wasn't that Bodega Bay listing for about $750 USD? I'm pretty sure a nice big box Amy could fit into that budget. [http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=68464]

[danbeaver]

Although it is on the slower side, the Plipbox (being sold on AmiBay http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?70232-Plipbox-Parallel-Port-Arduino-Ethernet-adapter) works well on a standard Amiga.  I bought one -- and reused a 5-Volt power brickett -- on a 68030 A4000D with RoadShow68K.

[danbeaver]

Back in the day, we used string and 2 tin cans to communicate...

[danbeaver]

384 bps if you use nylon fishing string!