dougal wrote:
I want to use my A1200 on my network .
Basicly the software that came with my network card requires me to connect my A1200 directly to my PC's network card , re-configure my IP address etc.. and transfer files using FTP .
I thought maybe it would be possible that i can connect it to my router (instead of having to configure my pc's ip and having to unplug my network) .
And would be nice if i could have a shared drive instead of using the FTP prog .
As you already have OS3.9, what you want is extremely easy. Ditch the software that came with your networkcard, except for the driver, which is the only tiny bit of software you need apart from OS3.9.
Install the network card's driver on your Amiga, setup Genesis (part of OS 3.9) with the correct IP-settings and off you go.
I don't use DHCP with Genesis, but use a fixed ip-number. I seem to remember DHCP is quite a pain to setup in Genesis, if it works at all. Not entirely sure about it, but using a fixe ip-adress with a router shouldn't be a problem.
Mapping a drive is feasible through Samba, although that is a major pain in the ass to let it work reliably. I mostly use FTP for file transfers, although for nostalgia's sake I also happen to use a terminal program and a null modem cable...
