NIC

Short for Network Interface Card, a NIC is also commonly referred to as a network adapter and is an expansion card that enables a computer to connect to a network such as a home network and/or the Internet using a Ethernet cable with a RJ-45 connector. To the right is a graphic example of an SMC EZ Card 10/100 PCI network card, a type of network card commonly found in most desktop computers today that do not already have an integrated network on their motherboard.

The second bottom image on the right is another example of a network card, a PC Card SMC EZ Card 10/100 wireless network card. These types of cards are used in laptop computers that do not have a built-in wireless network.

Additional help and information about Network cards and networks can be found on our NIC help page.

Also see: Connection, Network definitions

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