network interface card (NIC)
This is a printed circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a local area network (LAN), giving a dedicated, full-time connection to the network. Typically, the card is specifically designed for the particular LAN transmission technology, e.g. ethernet.
Related terms
printed circuit board (PCB)
network
network operating system
network card
ethernet
local area network (LAN) (1)
network topology
Term sub categories
Networks and communications technology
hardware
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