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New MessageBeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) beeblebrox87
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Are there any drivers for USB Ethernet in BeOS? There are alot of questions of this type here but none have answers. If there are no drivers and no one can write them, is ther any other way to get ethernet under Be?
01-31-2001 15:52:25

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) numbski
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See the post about wiring in an ISA slot.

Numbski

02-01-2001 07:17:04

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) beeblebrox87
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Sorry but I'd rathr not solder.

What if I used this:
/http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004Z6I3/qid=981067239/sr=1-1/ref=sc_e_1/104-0613086-2138325

and this:
/http://www.pretec.com/PR/Press_compactLAN.htm

02-01-2001 15:56:29

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) numbski
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Nifty idea to use an IDE-Compact Flash adapter then use that Compact Flash LAN card, but good luck finding drivers for any of it.

I don't think there's any way around it. If you want to put BeOS on it and run it on a LAN, you're going to have to solder in an ISA socket. Sowwy....

Numbski

02-02-2001 06:39:58

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) beeblebrox87
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The people in the ISA thread don't seem to have made much progress.

Anyway, I'd rather use M$ Windoze than solder.

Too bad there's no other way...

02-02-2001 18:40:01

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) beeblebrox87
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Oh well maybe I could solder (I am in sticker shock at the price of a clean win9x insatall). But the people in the ISA thread don't seem to be making much progress. Am I missing something?
02-04-2001 12:59:23

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) beeblebrox87
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Checking over at the ISA thread they seem to say that it won't work on a v5. Is this true? And since I have a v5, what do I do then?
02-04-2001 19:44:19

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02-04-2001 22:52:12

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) starfish
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I Assume you are referring to this:
> ISA is likely on the lines to the yamaha chip.
> (the v5 audio chip is not isa compatable)
> 01-26-2001 05:24:44 P.M. <Programmer>

He is talking about where to look for ISA Bus Signals.
& that The V5 Audio Chip wouldn't use this Bus.
Both Locations are on the V5 Board.
So the UnUsed Yamaha Area could be an Option for Solder Points.

Have You Considered a Printer Port Network Thing ???
I don't really see or hear about them any more, never used one,
But If You look @ http://www.linux-hacker.net/imod/images/eithernet.jpg
Codeman's First I-Opener Hack, He Used One.
Do You Have This Option in BeOS ???

02-05-2001 09:55:46

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) beeblebrox87
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First of all, I searched all over the net for a parallel net adaptor for an old laptop I have and the only one I saw was on ebay.
Second, a parallel port is really to slow for networking (to slow to play remote mp3s).
Third, there is a post somewhere else on the board ("BeOS on the IO" or something) saying there is no parallel network support in BeOS.

Anyway, I am a relative newbie and there doesn't seem to be anything in the ISA thread on _how_ to solder in an ISA slot. Or am I missing something?

02-06-2001 16:12:10

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) Programmer
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no it doesn't say how to solder in an ISA slot. It DOES list all of the info you would need to get the info you would need to do it yourself.

Turbo3 mentions that the BIOS sits on the ISA BUS
Someone mentions that the Yamaha Sound chip is an ISA device.
I Mention that the unpopulated yamaha location should have all of the needed lines (unpopulated on a v5)

1) Go find the pinout for an ISA slot
2) Go fond the pinout for the Yamaha Sound Chip
3) put them together
4) accidentally have mojo jojo knock in some chemical x
5) say hello to the powerpuff IO..


Hey neat Idea.. Cirrus Logic sells a 10Mbps ethernet controller that connects directly to the ISA bus, AND has a PNP version 8900=nonPNP 8920=PNP That'd be just dandy for all of those befolks.. i.e. get the signals from whereever, put the ethernet controller on a little board, connect the wires and PRESTO CHANGO, Ethernet BE on the IO

02-07-2001 07:31:32

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) numbski
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Right now we're waiting for Turbo3 to post up the solder points to use for the ISA Bus. He seems to think there's a better way then soldering from the sound chip. So I'm being patient since he's been right so many times before.

Secondly, no, there are no drivers for parallel port network adapters. ISA drivers are few and far between, but they do exist. You just have to get the right card.

I'm being patient because a portable BeOS machine is just so cool. I can wait for those solder points. Besides, its' likely you won't have to do them all. Just the lines your particular card uses.

Kthx.

Numbski

02-07-2001 08:37:48

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) Programmer
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The CS8900/8920 will work in 8 bit mode.. you could need as few as 15 wires..
02-07-2001 14:22:23

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) Programmer
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I wonder if BEOS will run under plex86.. if so, then you could use usb networking. The BEOS side will use a virtual lan card, and the linux side will actually be connected via USB.. this could be a nifty way to get a diskless windows machine too.. since the ethernet would be available to dos..
02-07-2001 14:30:10

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) numbski
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You'd have to explain what plex86 is...never heard of it.
02-08-2001 07:26:22

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) Programmer
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plex86 is PC virtualization software that is
1) free
2) runs on linux

it allows you to create a (or several) virtual PC that since to doesn't need to emulate the entire processor runs much faster than an emulator. It also creates some virtual hardware; a Video card, Lan Card, Sound Card, Keyboard/Mouse ports, serial, parallel, etc..

In the Case of BEOS, you would be interested in the virtual lan card.. you set up linux to act as a router/masq from its virtual lan card to its real USB card.

02-08-2001 08:37:51

New MessageRE:BeOS Ethernet (modified 0 times) beeblebrox87
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The website says that BeOS will run plex86. Nothing about plex86 running BeOS though.
02-08-2001 08:43:41

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