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A4000T network options?
« on: August 26, 2006, 06:54:38 PM »
Within a few weeks my long lost Amiga 4000T will return to my desk (which needs extention..., but that's not what this is about) where it will sit next to a Mac 9600/300 and an iMac 333. Both Macs are connected to the internet via two routers (both are 4-port jobs, one is  dedictated for the Macs and a laserjet, one is dedicated for the kids' PCs).

The A4000T is rather standard with the only expansions being a PicassoIV with TV-module, an A3640 processor-card (believe that was standard as well) and an extra SCSI drive.

The question of today is: What options do I have to network this Amiga with the Macs and the Internet? I've thought of a few options already:

1) Try and find a Zorro II/III ethernetcard.
2) Get a Buddah Phoenix and find an ethernet solution for the A1200 clockport.
3) Create a Null-modem network with the 9600/300

I guess a PCI-expansion could be possible as well... but being a dutchman I'd rather spend the money on OS4 enabling hardware (hopefully in the near future).

Any suggestions?
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Re: A4000T network options?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2006, 09:41:31 PM »
I should be banging my head to a solid brick wall ;-). I was under the impression that the XSurf was a ISDN interface.

So... I went to the Individual web-site and guess the XSurf is the way to go. From what I read on the site 100 euro buys a nice piece of kit with potential for further expansion.  Should be going that route I think.

Thanks for putting me into this direction.

btw: I feel loads of hardware manufacturers can learn a lot from 'Individual'... never saw a site before that's stating the impossibilities of a piece of hardware ;-)

Now... if only it were half-way october :-D
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