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Discussion in "Project Help" started by Halley Jul 12, 2007.

Halley

[ Fresher ]

Thu Jul 12 2007, 08:34 am

Hello!
I'm currently working on a 8051 project. My project now is to interface Ethernet to 8051 so that the 8051 can be accessed using TELNET.
Can you give me some reference?
I really don't know where to start.
Thax

ajay_bhargav

Site Owner

Thu Jul 12 2007, 02:14 pm

Hi halley,
Actually there are two methods to do this.. one is to get an Ethernet module with onchip TCP/IP stack, so is easy to work and program it...
second method is to interface just an Ethernet controller and writing TCP/IP stack on your controller. This method is a little difficult as you have to take care of so many things, you can get a software TCP/IP stack from Adam Dunkels website (http://www.sics.se/~adam/)
He has written a very good light weight TCP/IP stack. But i recommend you to go for an Ethernet module, easy to interface and program. And these days.. they are not too costly i think.

Ritesh

[ Fresher ]

Sat Jul 14 2007, 02:17 pm

yes i also recommended u to use module. mostly because it works perfectly and give less trouble to implement
here are the link to checkout the commercial module in india
http://www.embeddedindia.com/prdrng_networking_wiznet.html

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ajay_bhargav

Site Owner

Sat Jul 14 2007, 03:09 pm

try to look for a simpler one.. in that link.. they have very hi-fi modules, most of the functions are not needed in it.. look for a module which has http, and telnet atleast...
that is all you need. Even if you have to order from overseas no issues.

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