THE

NETWORK
INTERFACE
CARD
(NIC)
WHAT IS NETWORK INTERFACE CARD?
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
(NIC) is a hardware component
that allows a computer to connect
to a network. It is a circuit board
installed in a computer that
provides the computer with a
dedicated network connection. It
is also referred to as a network
interface controller, a network
adapter, or a LAN adapter.
 DO I NEED AN NIC CARD?
➢ Yes, you need an NIC to connect to a
network. most desktops come with a
network interface card, so you won’t need to
worry about getting one. However, if you
need additional cards or want a high speed
one. You can buy a USB, wireless ,or the
fiber optic NIC.
WHAT IS THE MAIN FUNCTION OF A
NETWORK INTERFACE CARD (NIC)??
➢ A NIC provides a computer with a dedicated,
full-time connection to a network. It
implements the physical layer circuitry necessary
for communicating with a data link layer
standard, such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Each card
represents a device and can prepare, transmit
and control the flow of data on the network.
TYPES OF
NETWORK
INTERFACE
CARD
 • Wireless- These are NICs that use
an antenna to provide wireless
reception through radio
frequency waves. Wireless NICs are
designed for Wi-Fi connections.

• Wired- These are NICs that

have input jacks made for cables.
The most popular wired LAN
technology is Ethernet.
 Fiber optics-These are more
expensive and complex NICs that
are used on server computers as
a high-speed support system for
network traffic handling. This
assistance could also be provided
by combining multiple NICs.
USB- These are NICs that
provide network connections
through a device plugged into
the USB port.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF (NIC) CARDS?
WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF (NIC) CARDS?
COMPONENTS
OF NETWORK
INTERFACE
CARD
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SUBMITTED BY:
➢ RHIANNE LEI RUTE
➢ CHARMAINE NIEBLA
➢ LEANN MEI PAGUIDIAN
➢ BRENT MAVERICK
MUEL