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Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« on: January 11, 2011, 04:13:37 PM »
Hi there,

Long time I've been here. Truth be told, didn't have much time for my Amigas lately.

I'd like to add TCP/IP networking to my Amiga 3000D. Currently, it has a Buster 7, I'll probably have to upgrade to a Buster 9 or 11.

Does anyone have any recommendation? I'd like a USB based option, if possible, as it would open me more solutions.

Thanks
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2011, 05:25:38 PM »
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2011, 05:26:42 PM »
So would that work with my current setup? Or would I need to upgrade to the newer Buster?
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2011, 05:31:58 PM »
I've read conflicting things.
I currently use the Deneb, with Buster 7, in PIO mode without issue. Your mileage may vary :)

Amigakit states Buster 9 or 11 is necessary for DMA mode.
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2011, 05:32:35 PM »
I would recommend a new buster for a Deneb. Then you could use Zorro III DMA mode and 100-BaseT ethernet.

However USB could eat a lot of system resources, what CPU & RAM do you have?

The cheapest solution would be a second hand Hydra Systems Amiganet Zorro II v1.0/v1.1 card and an AUI transceiver. People avoid them because they have no 10-BaseT connector but the AUI adapters are dirt cheap. Bonus is that no Buster upgrade is required.

http://amiga.resource.cx/exp/amiganet2000
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2011, 05:34:39 PM »
« Last Edit: January 11, 2011, 05:43:50 PM by jValdron »
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2011, 06:23:45 PM »
Quote from: jValdron;605784
I don't have much. I only have 6MB of RAM and the stock 25MHz CPU.

EDIT: So basically, a card like this:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Hydra-Systems-AmigaNet-Zorro-II-Amiga-Network-Card-/160508783764?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f11ac94#ht_1395wt_1139

And an adapter like this:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Cisco-2500-2501-Series-ROUTER-ETHERNET-AUI-TRANSCEIVER-/150546659646?pt=AU_Computers_Networking_Accessories&hash=item230d47b93e#ht_500wt_1156

Right?


That'll do it.

Any other Zorro II Ethernet card should work, too.
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2011, 06:37:30 PM »
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That'll do it.

Any other Zorro II Ethernet card should work, too.


I use a cheap $10 USB Ethernet adapter with a Deneb on my A4000.  Works great.
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2011, 06:43:40 PM »
I have an X-Surf 3 NIC I could sell you cheap $50.00 plus shipping. I'm also located in USA, NC when I'm not busy on the Moon.
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2011, 06:45:37 PM »
AFAIK a Deneb does not work in DMA mode in a 3000 with onboard SCSI, regardless of Buster rev.
IMHO 100 or 10 Mbps Ethernet doesn't make too much of a difference, given the overall bus speed of a 3000 (some 11 MB/s).

A Deneb is an extremely versatile solution that offers a lot more than just cheap Ethernet - for a price.

I've got an A2065 Ethernet board (~$30 two years ago) and a generic twisted pair transceiver ($5) to avoid the cheapernet connector. Also got a PCI board (Prometheus) which I never got around to install and which would run a cheap/free 8029 PCI card.
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2011, 09:09:58 PM »
I have a HydraNet ethernet board for sale With AUI adaptor and MiamiDX for sale if anyone is interested PM me
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2011, 10:14:13 PM »
Thanks for your answers! :) I've sent PMs for more questions.
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2011, 10:18:10 PM »
The X-surf has been spoken for so it's off the table now, just for all to know...
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2011, 12:19:15 AM »
@goose

ahhh, postage from Moon must be astronomical anyway..
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Re: Add networking to an Amiga 3000D
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2011, 05:40:18 PM »
Hi All...

I just ordered a Deneb and it's on it's way.

Can someone tell me the exact model of a compatible USB ethernet adapter?  Preferably one that is on newegg or amazon?

Thanks!
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