Ethernet Shield

Using Arduino Networking, Protocols, and Devices
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Hi all, I am not sure if this is the right place for my question, if not, move it to where it belongs :slight_smile:

I need an Ethernet Shield for my brand new Arduino UNO and I am not sure if this would work: http://cgi.ebay.com/Arduino-Ethernet-Shield-work-ENC28J60-RJ45-Webserver-/220802419596?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3368d98b8c#ht_2761wt_1026 it definitely is much cheaper than the other ones. What is the difference? I only need to connect to a server with telnet in my network and get some variables.

I hope you can help me!

Marc

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There are two chips on ethernet shields - the one on that shield and the W5100. The W5100 incorporates a lot of functionality that the library does not have to. The ethernet library does not work with that shield, although there is work in progress to make a library that provides all the same functionality, in an easy to use format, as the standard ethernet library.

For now, though, you are better of spending the extra money for a W5100 based shield.

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ok, so this : http://cgi.ebay.com/W5100-Ethernet-Shield-Arduino328-UNO-Mega-25601280-/260805321931?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cb93564cb#ht_3343wt_993 would be the way to go? is it compatible with my Arduino ( i presume so cause it says arduino uno)

marc

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is it compatible with my Arduino

Yes, it is.