DIY Extra




PARTS
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Serial Cable:

A length of 3 core cable
Two of 25 Way D-Type connectors (female)
Solder
Casing and screws for D-type connectors





Parallel Cable:

A length of 14 way ribbon cable
Two of 25 Way D-Type connectors (male)
Solder
Casing and screws for D-type connectors
Copy of Parnet software




All parts available from electronic supply stores, or from
mail order companies such as Maplins.




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The ultimate Parnet set-up:  a tasty Amiga 4000 networked to
a bargain CDTV. The A4000 can then read CD-ROM drives as though
the ROM drive were any ordinary device.

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The program NetStat which comes in the Parnet package, will
keep an eye on your network and indicate the sort of
transfer rate you can expect.