Drivers for this ethernet card

#1 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 - 09:57

Hi folks, I've found an ethernet card online for my LC475 but can see no indication of whether or not it includes drivers, or even the manufacturer. I have tried emailing the retailer but have got no response yet. This is the card:

http://www.applemacparts.co.uk/store/vintage-desktop-ethernet-card-with-aaui-connector-p-67908.html

It's a long shot, but can anyone tell me if this card will work without drivers on Mac OS 7.1, or alternatively, if the drivers are available to download anywhere?

Thanks

#2 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 - 11:10

These PDS ethernet cards all work with the standard Apple network drivers.

#3 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 - 11:24

Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know.

Now to figure out the practicalities of networking my LC475 to a Windows 8 PC!

#4 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 - 14:34

If the card is as it is stated there, a LC PDS AAUI variant, then you'll have to also (if you don't have one) go out and buy a AAUI to RJ45 Ethernet transceiver. Most of the LC PDS cards were of the RJ45 variant -- and I have spotted suitable candidates on ebay.co.uk for as little as £12.83 with free postage, which is...reasonable.

Setup, configuration and other details are covered in expansive detail in my signature.

#5 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 - 15:19

Brilliant link there, thanks.

So how about this card? Will this one work without an adapter? I'm looking for a solution that will let me plug my LC475 into my Windows PC with minimal faff, hopefully to allow FTP file access.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251319976867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

#6 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 - 16:25

yes that card will work fine,and bonus you get the driver disk

#7 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 - 09:44

Thanks - I think I'm going to buy it!