Is there a way to connect Amiga to PC through LPT ?

[SanDisk78]

Hi all ! COM port on my A3000 seems not to be OK. So is there a software for PC to transfer data using an LPT connection ? What else can I do ? - Will a common ISA ethernet card work in ISA16 slot of A3000 ?

[AmmoJammo]

You should be able to find a scsi cd rom drive for fairly cheap..

But that will obviously only allow you to transfer data one way

[SanDisk78]

I was told - that I have to find an ethernet card from that list - http://www.bigbookofamigahardware.com/bboah/CategoryList.aspx?id=27

So, I have to deal with ebay or something...

[matt3k]

Hi all ! COM port on my A3000 seems not to be OK. So is there a software for PC to transfer data using an LPT connection ? What else can I do ? - Will a common ISA ethernet card work in ISA16 slot of A3000 ?

 
I used Link-It by Legendary Design Solutions, that would allow you to copy Amiga to PC, Amiga to Amiga, and PC to PC.  Was a great program.  Worked with serial and parallel.  I still own it, if your interested PM me on it...

The only way you can use an ISA NIC is with a bridgeboard.

I went to zorro based nics decades ago, they work perfectly and don't give headaches.  The new xsurf 100 on a fast amiga 3000 will give very nice results in speed.  Using roadshow and smbfs on old windows shares work ok, newer windows shares will not work with smbfs since it is extremely old.  Best bet would be ftp if you went zorro nic and roadshow...

Good luck,

Matt

[AAACHIPSET]

pc network  connects  parallel  to parallel  with any win98 machine ..got it to work with a winxp  machine  ..slow but works..

[ribdevil1]

Search on Aminet for PARNET, with this you can make a PC-AMIGA lan in the Parallel port.

[Tenacious]

Hi all ! COM port on my A3000 seems not to be OK. So is there a software for PC to transfer data using an LPT connection ? What else can I do ? - Will a common ISA ethernet card work in ISA16 slot of A3000 ?

If your ultimate goal is to simply move files between your PC and Amiga.  There are many avenues available.

Repair your serial port.  It's probably a simple chip replacement and the A3000's chips are socketed.

You can search Aminet for words like "transfer", "PC network", "parallel network", Serial network", parnet, sernet, etc.   You get the idea.  You may have to solder up a suitable cable, these are usually detailed with the software package.  Amiga Forever has a transfer package, I think, for the parallel port.

Ethernet has already been covered.

I use 100MB Zip drives.  You will need a USB version for the PC, and, a SCSI version for the Amiga.  The PC will be plug-n-play.  Almost any of us can help you with a mountlist file for the Amiga, or, consider downloading Jaztools on the Amiga.  These drives are commonly (and cheaply) available in thrift stores and on eBay.  In fact, they are so plentiful, you might buy several of each kind to ensure you get a pair that works.

If the files are small, do it with 720k floppies.  You will need a USB floppy for the PC.  You can use CrossDos on the Amiga or MultiDos (my favorite and free on Aminet).

Find one of Mechwares Amiga card readers on eBay.  (Mech, there is still demand for these!  Good job.)

If you are just wanting files from online, consider ways to go directly online with your Amiga.  Browsing is slow and behind the times, but, Aminet works great.

The Amiga is about choice, flexibility, and user options.