14 July 2024, 03:10 | #1 |
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Xsurf 500
Probably a really dumb question but if I get a xsurf 500 do I need a physical connection to get online. That is I can't use WiFi and would need a cable connection?
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14 July 2024, 03:42 | #2 |
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Yes, ethernet only.
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Ethernet (/?i???rn?t/ EE-th?r-net) is a family of wired computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN) and wide area networks (WAN). It was commercially introduced in 1980 and first standardized in 1983 as IEEE 802.3. |
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14 July 2024, 17:27 | #6 | |
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My A4000 with a X-Surf/100 plugs into an ethernet port on this and this router connects to my main router via wifi acting as a bridge. Works great. |
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14 July 2024, 17:37 | #7 |
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I think you'd be mad to buy an XSurf 500 when you can get a PiStorm for about the same price.
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14 July 2024, 20:28 | #8 |
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Does the OP have an ACA500? --> From the Icomp website
"The X-Surf-500 is a 100MBit networking card for the ACA500" |
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There are other ways (cheap too)...given the speed of an A500, you're as well doing a serial connection (SLIP...or parallel port PLIP) ...serial is easier. You can build a serial to wifi bridge using an ESP8266 board or similar...see -> https://www.amiga-shop.net/en/Amiga-...iga::1304.html |
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15 July 2024, 15:14 | #10 | |
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It's much cooler to have an actual Amiga connected to the network. And besides, I can see the point of running an emulator on PC, but I don't see the point of putting an FPGA emulator inside the Amiga. Now, an RPi as a harddisk interface that maps on the network I could get behind And RGB2HDMI is useful, even though you can use VGA. Anyway, three key presses in the ACA500Plus menu, two doubleclicks on icons, finish the installer, reboot and my Amiga connects to the network on WB startup. It was really easy to get going. You can also use it in the ACA500. Next step is finding the right software. For now, I think I want a network drive mapped in DOpus and a couple FTP hosts likewise, and maybe some Lynx-like text web browser. I have my router about 3m from the Amiga, so I have a wired connection and then PC and mobiles can connect over Wifi. Here are some Ethernet to Wifi adapters. |
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Whatever works and is cheap for me. When you add the price of ACA500+ to XSurf-500 you're entering a different realm of spending vs PiStorm |
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I counter the 'emu HW is cheaper than real HW" with: emulators are free and you can have an Amiga on your PC is 3 minutes. Anyway, topic is X-Surf-500 + Wifi. |
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15 July 2024, 22:12 | #14 |
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I use one of these at home, can be fed from USB or any other power source. Neat little WiFi/Ethernet bridge: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vonets-VAP1.../dp/B097DKCBWF
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I've used a Sky SC201 for this purpose. I was given it for free! |
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The TP Link AC750 wifi extender, model RE200 can act as a gateway to a wired device.
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24 July 2024, 03:23 | #17 |
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Thanks for all the advice. Is there a step by step guide anywhere I don't think I'm as tech savvy as most of you!
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26 July 2024, 14:12 | #18 | |
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So, very easy with a wired connection. Setting up an Amiga on Wifi will probably be a bit more technical. Especially if you haven't set up your own network or configured your router before. I think the recommendation is to set up a separate Wifi network that's not encrypted. |
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