NIC

Short for Network Interface Card, a NIC, also referred to as a "network adapter", is an expansion card that enables a computer to connect to a network such as a home network and/or the Internet or another computer using an Ethernet cable with a RJ-45 connector. Below 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.

Below is a graphic example of a PCMCIA SMC EZ Card 10/100 wireless network card. These types of cards are used in laptop computers that do not already include a NIC; or in this case, does not include an internal wireless network card.

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

Also see: Connection, Network definitions

Index

Category:
Dictionary

Related Pages:
N - Definitions

Resolved

Were you able to locate the answer to your questions?

Home - Computer help - Contact - Dictionary - Links
Link to Computer Hope - Bookmark Computer Hope