A board that provides network communication capabilities to and from a computer. [Go to source

The bus-specific adapter that connects an end station or server to a LAN. Plugs into an expansion slot on a workstation or server which is to be networked, with a connector for the network cabling.

Often abbreviated as NIC, an 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.

NIC. In networking, the PC expansion board that plugs into a personal computer or server and works with the network operating system to control the flow of information over the network. The network interface card is connected tot he network cabling (twisted pair, coaxial or fiber optic cable), which in turn connects all the network interface cards in the network.

the circuit board put into a computer that handles communication between the computer and the network.

(NIC or "network interface controller") An adapter circuit board installed in a computer to provide a physical connection to a network.

Network Interface Card (NIC). Formerly called adapter.

An adapter card providing the physical connection between a computer and the network medium.

See Network Interface Controller

An expansion card that allows the computer to connect with a network.

A PC expansion card or PCMCIA card that facilitates and controls the exchange of data between the PC and its network.

A hardware interface card that connects a computer to the network cabling.

This is a circuit board that allows a computer to communicate on the network. There are NICs available for all network protocols.

See network card.

A circuit board installed in each network station to allow communications with other stations

A card built into a personal computer that allows the PC to access a corporate local area network (LAN), or link to other packet networks using the Internet Protocol, IP. Usually referred to simply as a NIC.

NIC. The hardware that links a workstation or server to a network device.

is an expansion or PC Card (for a notebook) that connects your computer to a network and allows information to flow between your computer and the rest of the network.

Network devices that are installed in computers so that they can be connected to a network. Ethernet NICs come in different speeds as well as with connections to different media types.

An expansion card that enables a PC to communicate on a network.

Hardware (e.g. an Ethernet card) that connects your computer to a local area network.

Commonly referred to as a "NIC." An adapter card that is installed in the controller that allows it to connect to a network (for example, Ethernet). The NIC is also called a network adapter card.

Each device (Node) on a network will have a NIC. The NIC is installed inside the device and serves as the interface to the network. The NIC can be Ethernet, Token Ring, RF, or other. It provides a real-time dedicated connection to the network.

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a card for a PC that connects the computer to the network

a circuit board that plugs into a client and a server so as to control the data exchanged between the two

a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network

a device that connects your computer a network

an adapter or expansion board inserted into a computer to provide a physical connection to a network

an expansion card which installs into a computer and enables that computer to physically connect to a local area network

a separate hardware component that can be installed into a slot on the motherboard of your computer

(NIC) An adapter that connects a PC to a network.

An expansion card that plugs into a computer's motherboard and provides a port on the back of the card to connect a PC to a network. Also called a network adapter.

The hardware that allows your computer to access another computer or network. Also known as an ethernet card.

An onboard chipset or an add-in circuit board that provides support for connection to a local area network.

A type of PC adapter card that attaches to a network cable to provide two-way communication between the computer and network devices, such as a hub or switch. NICs can operate at 10 Mbps (Ethernet) or 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) or 10/100 Mbps dual speed.

The network interface card is the plug in device that allows a computer to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN).

The board that connects a device such as a router to a network, e.g. 10BaseT Ethernet Card.

A piece of hardware for a computer that provides the electronic and physical interface for the network of its type. Plugs into a motherboard via an ISA or PCI expansion socket/slot.

A circuit board that is installed in a client or a server to enable it to connect to a network.  Also called a network adapter.

An expansion card through which a computer can connect to a network.

Usually refers to a network adapter card which installs in a computer.

A Network Interface Card (NIC) is a plug-in circuit board installed in an expansion slot of the computer. The NIC (also called an Ethernet card) takes parallel data from the computer, converts it to serial data, packets it, and sends it out over a 10BaseT cable.

Also known as an ethernet card an NIC is an upgrade card that allows a computer to connect to a network.

Piece of hardware that connects a computer to a network via a network cable.

Same as network card.

A card that is connected to the bus of a computer that is used to interface to a LAN.

A card that is used to connect a PC to a network. The card is responsible for organizing information into a series of signals (called a packet) that can be sent over the network.

The electronic "card" that fits in your computer's expansion slot to allow it to connect to a network, typically a LAN, but also, in our case, a cable modem. Also referred to as an NIC. NICs are typically supplied in versions for ISA bus and PCI bus computers. Many cable companies are supplying free NICs with cable modem service.

An expansion board that enables a PC to be connected to a local-area network (LAN).

A type of PC adapter card that works without wires (Wi-Fi) or attaches to a network cable to provide two-way communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switch.

Network adapter card that is an interface to a network. Some NICs can have multiple physical interfaces, such as the qfe card.

The physical connection from the computer to the network is made by putting a NIC inside the computer and connecting it to the shared cable.

Usually abbreviated as NIC. An adapter card installed in a computer that enables it to connect to a network. Usually, NIC's support several different types of networks and network cabling.

Interface cards designed to transfer packetized file level data among PCs, servers and storage devices.

(NIC) - A board that provides network communication capabilities to and from a computer.

(NIC) A card that is installed inside a personal computer that permits a personal computer to transfer data via a computer network. Commonly used in computers that are linked to office local area networks (LANs), a network interface card is required to connect to a cable modem. Some Macintosh computers and even some Windows computers have the functions of a network interface card built into the basic circuitry of the computer.

An expansion card or other device used to connect a computer to a local area network.

An electronic card that you install in your computer or printer to enable it to connect to a network.

An add-in board that enables a computer to connect to some form of computer network.

Sometimes known simply as a 'network card', this is a hardware device which allows a computer to connect to a network. It's usually fitted internally in a computer.

An adapter card that physically connects a computer to a network cable. Minimum recommended capacity: 10MB.

A micro-based device that acts as a physical connection between the user's node and the communications medium, facilitating the use of the network software also referred to as the "Network interface unit (NIU)".

The circuit board or other form of computer hardware that serves as the interface between a computer (or other form of data terminal equipment) and the communications network; in ADSL, a common NIC is an Ethernet NIC, which serves as the interface to the ADSL modem from the computer. See also adapter .

A hardware device inside a computer or other network device that enables communication with a network.

A standard Ethernet card (10baseT, or 100baseT) used to connect to an Ethernet modem, an Ethernet connected ADSL router, or other Ethernet connected interface device. "NIC" does not refer to an ADSL modem.

A printed circuit board comprising electronic circuitry for the purpose of connecting a workstation to a LAN.

An adaptor card installed in a computer to allow it to connect to a local area network (LAN). Source: TechSoup.org

This is the thing that lets you link your computer into a Network. Just like a sound card lets you listen to music on your computer, a Network Card lets you use the resources on a network.

A computer circuit board (card) installed in a computer so that the computer can be connected to a network. Network interface cards provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.

These cards are installed in computers to allow them to recognize and communicate with a network. The term is often shortened to just NIC.

(NIC) An electronic circuit board placed in a computer that enables the computer to communicate with a LAN.

A Network Interface Card (NIC) contains the electronic circuitry to act as an intermediary between the network and your PC. A NIC installs into an expansion slot in a PC and lets the PC share files, printers, and other services such as Internet access.

A generic term for a networking interface board used to connect a device to the network. The NIC is where the physical connection to the network occurs.

The card inside your computer that gives it an Ethernet port and the ability to connect to a network.

(NIC) A printed circuit board installed into a network device. When the card is cabled, the NIC allows the device to communicate on a network.

Hardware that forms the interface between the computer (or other network device) and not only the data communications network for the LAN but also the IP connection through a DSL bridge or router.

(See network adapter).

Generally referring to a LAN adapter such as a 10BaseT NIC.

The card through which the network cable is plugged into the computer.

A circuit board installed in a computing device used to attach the device to a network. A NIC performs the hardware functions that are required to provide a computing device with physical communications capabilities. Also Network Interface Unit (NIU).

Commonly abbreviated to NIC. See network adapter.

NIC - The circuit board installed in a PC that provides the interface between a communicating PC and the network.

The circuit board or other hardware that provides the interface between a communicating DTE and the network.

an expansion card that fits inside the computer allowing it to connect to a network. It comes in different formats for different network formats.

A name for the adapter (printed circuit board), installed in a PC, that enables it to communicate over a LAN

A hardware card that you plug into a PC. The card hooks up to your local area network.

Network Interface Cards are installed in machines which need to communicate with other computers or networks. The NIC allows the computer to transmit and receive data. NICs are used by some cable and DSL companies to allow the computer to communicate with the Internet. NICs are needed to set up a Local Area Network if using more than two computers along with a hub and networking cable. A crossover cable may be used if only two machines are being networked and have NICs installed in both computers.

NIC. An adapter card that is installed in the controller that allows it to connect to a network (for example, Ethernet, Token Ring, Twinaxial). The card contains both the hardware to accommodate the cables and the software to use the network's protocols. The NIC is also called a network adapter card.

n. See network adapter.

Expansion card that is a communications device, which allows a computer to communicate via a network; also called a network card or LAN adapter. 4.4, 4.23, 9.29

See NIC.

An adapter that allows a computer to be connected to a network. A NIC allows the network connection to be made directly through the computer's internal bus, rather then through a serial port, which would be much slower