How to set up Ethernet in Lpc2148 Microcontroller?
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You need an Ethernet protocol stack (firmware). Google for lwIP or uIP. You will also need an Ethernet chip like:
Ethernet Interface Board - ENC28J60 - BOB-00765 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/765

Ethernet Interface Board - ENC28J60 - BOB-00765 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/765 BOB-00765: Small breakout board for the PIC Microchip ENC28J60. Contains all the necessary hardware to implement an Ethernet interface including the isolation transfo

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I used the uIP stack with that same interface board on an LPC2106 several years ago and it worked quite well.

I wouldn't do it that way today. I would use the library code and an 'mbed' device (www.mbed.org) along with a MagJack and breakout board:
RJ45 Ethernet MagJack-Compatible - PRT-08534 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8534

RJ45 Ethernet MagJack-Compatible - PRT-08534 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8534 PRT-08534: Ethernet is now ubiquitous with embedded systems. Before you can get your set-top box on the internet, you'll need one of these single port, RJ45 ethernet

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RJ45 Ethernet MagJack Breakout - PRT-08790 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8790

RJ45 Ethernet MagJack Breakout - PRT-08790 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8790 PRT-08790: If you need to get your MagJack into a breadboard, this is for you. This board exposes all pins, LEDs, and housing with breadboard friendly spacing.

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mbed - LPC1768 (Cortex-M3) - DEV-09564 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9564

mbed - LPC1768 (Cortex-M3) - DEV-09564 - SparkFun Electronics https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9564 DEV-09564: The mbed Microcontroller is an ARM processor, a comprehensive set of peripherals and a USB programming and communication interface provided in a small and

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