2006-07-25 21:29:06 · 10 answers · asked by doreen4382 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
network interface card
2006-07-25 21:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by darksoulcrawling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A network interface card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. Personal computers and workstations on a local area network (LAN) typically contain a network interface card specifically designed for the LAN transmission technology, such as Ethernet. Network interface cards provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.
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A expansion board you insert into a computer so the computer can be connected to a network. Most NICs are designed for a particular type of network, protocol, and media, although some can serve multiple networks.
allinternetnow.com/allnow/ain_terms.htm
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Network Interface Card. A plug-in expansion card with a connection for a network cable, or an antenna for wireless transmission. Also called a network adapter card.
www.micro2000uk.co.uk/network_glossary.htm
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An acronym for network interface card, a plug-in adapter card that provides the physical connection to the network. The most common NICs support 10BaseT network media; 100BaseT NICs, which are 10 times faster, are gaining acceptance in Windows NT networks.
docs.rinet.ru/NTServak/glossary.htm
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Network Interface Card - hardware installed in computing device that enables it to communicate on a network.
people.morrisville.edu/~drewwe/wireless/glossary.htm
2006-07-26 06:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NIC - stands for Network Interface Card, also commonly called Network Adapter.
It is a printed circuit board that plugs into the bus of both user machines (clients) and servers in a local area network (LAN). The adapters are wired to a network hub, switch or router, typically using twisted wire pair cables, although optical fibers may be used for very fast connections. In the case of a single home computer, the network adapter is often wired to a router, which is connected to or includes a DSL or cable modem for Internet access.
The network adapter controls the transmission and receiving of data at the data link level (layers 1 and 2 of the OSI model).
2006-07-26 04:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by modcaps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A network card, network adapter, network interface card or NIC is a piece of computer hardware designed to allow computers to communicate over a computer network. It is an OSI model layer 2 item because it has a MAC address.
2006-07-26 04:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by NA A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NIC - Stands for Network Interface CARD. The physical hardware device to which you plug your network cable like BNC, UTP RJ45 etc.
NIC - Means National Informatics Centre as well.
2006-07-26 05:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by Indian_Male 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone asks you what your "nic" is they are not referring to what network interface card you are using. They are asking for your User ID or name.
2006-07-26 08:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nic - network interface card
2006-07-26 05:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by Raghu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Network Interface Card.
It have a RJ45 socket. Its used to connect your computer to a network.
2006-07-26 07:38:15 · answer #8 · answered by Roi k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD. It helps 1 or more pc communicate with each other.
2006-07-26 04:45:54 · answer #9 · answered by MP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-26 04:33:41 · answer #10 · answered by The Wanderer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋