tried all the pcmcia cards i could find ,,none will show up on my 1200 ..card reset card patch miami etc etc ..left wondering if id be better trying with a usb ethernet adaptor...so to that end could i please ask if your using a usb for internet on your 1200 ..could you please tell me what model how its networked to ur pc..router etc ..my new years resolution is to browse aminet on my 1200 ..one day..
Did you try cards on the compatibility list? not just any old cards will work.
Orinoco gold is a good one if wpa isnt a worry, you must install prism2 drivers and point miami to them in the hardware profile. If you didn't do this there wont be any evidence of a card plugged in whatsoever. its pretty much invisible until you set it all up right.
you might look into the pcmcia socket and be sure there isnt a bent/broken pin in it.