Fast transfers to Amiga?

[Macca]

Hi.

Well I have an Amiga running OS 3.1.  That's it - nothing else (fresh install).

I have a null modem cable connection between the PC and the Amiga.  However when I've been sending a few images to the Amiga I've had a few random errors so I would like to try something different.

I have a PCMCIA card which I can use.  Where can I get drivers for this (are there any generic Amiga ones?)

And what software would I need to transfer between the two?

Failing this is there any faster way to transfer via the COM port (via null modem cable) faster than 19200?

If you can provide links to any of the files mentioned I would be most grateful.

Cheers,


Macca

[Macca]

Thanks for the replies all.

Another quick question - I'm going to put the Amiga's LAN cable into a Hub - will this be okay?

How do I browse on the PC side and what resources will I get access to (assuming I just click on the My Network Places)?

Also I have a mini DHCP server here - does the Amiga side pick up it's own IP?

Sorry about the questions just trying to get it straight in my head - lol

Also regarding the transfer speeds people have mentioned - is that actual bandwidth transfer speed or the protocol it's based on (i.e. 56k = 4kb transfer speed / 512k = 50k transfer speed)?

Macca.

[Macca]

Hi again...

You say 115kb works for you via Miami?  Which version of Miami are you using to use a Null Modem cable.  I just thought Miami was for the TCP/IP stack?

Any chance of a link?

Many thanks


Macca.

[Macca]

Well here at the moment the only one I have to try tonight is (and you may have guessed it):

3COM Megahertz LAN 10/100
Model: 3CXFE574BT

Anybody know what drivers I will need to potentially get it running? Recommended software (all I need to do is transfer files over to the Amiga - it took me 8 hours to transfer the equivalent of 40 disks last night so you can see my need to get this working).

*EDIT: Would I also be able to connect the Amiga to my Netgear Router and download the files off my PC via a FTP client / daemon setup (obviously the Amiga acting as the client)?  I think that would be the easiest approact for me.

Many thanks for all your help,

Macca.

[Macca]

Sad to say after searching Aminet - I'm still not sure which Miami I need.

Also how does the Amiga LAN card get an IP - obviously my DHCP server which push out an IP but I don't know if the Amiga end will accept it?

Does Miami do that side as well?

Cheers,


Macca
P.S. Email me the stuff if you get chance so I know I have the right one:
maccaz@dsl.pipex.com

[Macca]

Thanks mate, I eagerly await them..

Don't suppose anyone knows if there are any generic PCMCIA LAN card drivers?

I have not tested it yet on my Amiga so can't comment but getting prepared for when I get home...

[Macca]

Still had no email off you mate - sorry to pester you but would you check the email address and resend if possible.

Many thanks,


Macca.
maccaz@dsl.pipex.com

[Macca]

Well I'll give it a try tonight - can't hurt? lol

I do actually have an Etherlink III card here as well but I'm missing the bit off the end (though a mate at work might have one).

Will report on how it goes - wish me luck!



Macca.

[Macca]

Hi mate.

The problem is definately your end I'm afraid you are trying to send a virus to me (not deliberately I know).

You need to remove the virus before you can send them to me.

If you go here:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

And click on 'Scan Now. It's Free' that should hopefully sort you out.

Cheers mate,


Macca.