A card in a personal computer that connects the device to a Local Area Network.

The "Network Information Center" is responsible for assigning IP addresses. InterNIC is responsible for general top level domains.

Basically the networkcard found in your PC or laptop.

A card you insert into a computer that enables it to be connected to a network. NICs are designed for a particular type of network and/or protocol. (i.e. Token Ring, ATM, etc.)

See Network Interface Controller

network interface controller. Hardware that provides the interface control between system main storage and external high-speed link (HSL) ports.

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Generally, any office that handles information for a network. The most famous of these on the Internet is the InterNIC, which is the consortium responsible for registering domain names.

An adapter card that physically connects a computer to a network cable. E.g., an Ethernet card.

A NIC is an expansion board inserted into a device so the system can be connected to a network.

A system component that connects a computer or other piece of hardware to a network.

The ethernet card a PC must have installed in order to utilize ConnectTime DSL service.

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An adapter that is installed in a PC, laptop, or other device to allow it to access a network. Wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi both require a NIC or an equivalent hardware to be installed on each device that accesses the network. More than one NIC can be installed in some machines, allowing them to join multiple networks simultaneously. Back

A card that goes in your computer and lets you connect to a network.

etwork nformation enter. Source of information on the network, for both people and machines. Examples include BITNIC (for BITNET) and the epartment of efense etwork (DDN) NIC at NIC.DDN.MIL for the Internet in the U.S. which includes a registry of network users, WHOIS.

Network interface controller. A device that is installed or integrated in a system to allow connection to a network.

The hardware that allows your computer to access another computer or network.

The NIC is an add-in board that enables a computer to connect to some form of computer network.

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

An expansion board (printed circuit board) you insert into a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.

Network Interface Card. A wireless or wired PC adapter card that allows the client computer to utilize network resources. Most office wired NICs operate at 100 Mbps. Wireless NICs operate at data rates defined by 802.11 standards. (See PC card). close

Network interface card. 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.

The abbreviation for Network Information Center, NIC is an organization responsible for supplying information for component networks that comprise the Internet.

(Network Information Center) is an organisation usually commercial which has responsibility for management of a particular top level domain name (TLD) within which you can purchase registration of a domain name. NIC are responsible for delegation and redelegation of domain names and that the correct authority is received for all transactions.

Connects a device to a LAN, usually in the form of an expansion board.

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

(Network Interface Card) - a card that can be used in a PCI, ISA or PCMCIA to provide a connection onto a network (whether wired or wireless).

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

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

(1) Network Information Center. Any organization that provides users with information about services on that network. (2) Network Interface Card. Aka network adapter. The physical interface between a computer and the network cabling. It moves parallel data to and from the computer's RAM as well as moving serial data to and from the network cabling system. It makes sure the information is properly translated since the computer and the network cabling operate with different standards and speeds. To do all this it usually has its own processor and RAM. A NIC usually fits into an expansion slot such as a PCI slot. The connector(s) on the card may have one or more of the following connectors: AUI (for thick coaxial cable), BNC (for thin coaxial cable), and RJ-45 (for UTP).

Network Interface Controller, RJ45 LAN connection to provide network interface. See also GCM.

Network Interface Card. Piece of hardware, usually in peripheral card form that interfaces a computer to a network.

Stands for "Network Interface Card." Pronounced "nick," this is the card that ...

A network interface card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. Personal computers and workstations on a local area network (LAN) typically contain a network interface card specifically designed for the LAN transmission technology, such as Ethernet. Network interface cards provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.

(Network Information Center) An organization responsible for supplying information for the networks that comprise the Internet.

Network Interface 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.

A network interface card is a circuit board that plugs into a client and a server so as to control the data exchanged between the two.

Network Interface Card. An adapter inside a computer that lets the computer connect to a network via a wired or wireless transmission medium.

Network Interface Card. A NIC must be installed on each computer that will be part of a local-area network.

Acronym for network interface controller.

Network Interface Card allows the computer to communicate with a network of other computers and the Internet. Each computer on a home network - whether wired or wireless - must have a network interface card. Internal Cards (Mini-PCI cards) - Internal wireless network cards are hardwired to your notebook's motherboard and give you access to a wireless network. External Cards - A credit card-size object that fits into the network card slot, commonly located on sides of notebook computers. The external NIC gives you access to a wireless network.

Network Information Center. A NIC provides information, assistance and services to network users. The Internet Network Information Center (InterNIC) is a project administered by AT&T and Network Solutions, Inc. (NSI). AT&T provides directory and database services for registered Internet hosts, while NSI administers the registration process.

Network Interface Card. A printed circuit board that is usually inserted into a PCI slot in a computer and used for connecting a computer to a network. Most popular NIC is Ethernet card for connecting a PC to an Ethernet LAN or to a broadband modem/router. NIC operates at Layer 1 of the OSI model.

(Network Information Center) A NIC provides administrative support, user support, and information services for a network.

Network Interface Card. 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.

Network Interface Card, physical devices that connect computers and other network equipment to the transmission medium used. When installed in a computer's expansion bus slot, an NIC allows the computer to become a workstation on the network.

Network Interface Card PCB that is plugged into a computer to interface it to the network.

Network Interface Card. 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.

Network Interface card. A network interface card is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. Some cards accept a network wire, and others use radio signals to access a network.

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

Network Interface Card—a circuit board inserted into a computer to allow communication with other systems on a network or access to a network.

etwork nterface ard; the printed circuit board that is inserted into a computer system's backplane to connect physically the computer to the network.

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

Network Interface Card. 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.

The Network Interface Card is located inside a computer and allows the machine to connect to a network.

(Networked Information Center) -- In general, an office that handles information for a network. The office that handles information for the Internet is the InterNIC. This office offers services such as the registration of new domain names.

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

(Network Interface Card): The hardware that lets your computer talk to a network and vice versa.

network interface card. A PCI or ISA adapter card installed in a PC in order to allow it to connect to a network. Some motherboards have an integrated network chip.

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

network interface 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.

The Network Interface Card, or NIC, is an add-in card that enables acomputer to connect to some form of computer network.

Network Interface Card. A circuit board installed in an endstation that allows it to be connected to a network.

network interface card. See network card.

A network interface card (NIC) a piece of computer hardware designed to provide for computer communication over a computer network.

A Network Interface Card; see adapter.

Network Interface Card (usually referred to as an Ethernet card).

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

Network Interface Card. Allows you to connect your computer to a network. A PC is connected to our High Speed Internet service by connecting a NIC to a cable modem.

Network Interconnect Card.

(Network Interface Card) A hardware device that enables a computer to connect to a physical network.

Network Interface Card - a part of the computer hardware responsible for connecting a particular machine to the local area network. Back to the top ODBC Open Database Connectivity. A standard allowing applications to access different databases in an uniform way.

(Networked Information Center) -- Generally, any office that handles information for a network. The most famous of these on the Internet is the InterNIC, which is where new domain names are registered. Another definition: NIC also refers to Network Interface Card which plugs into a computer and adapts the network interface to the appropriate standard. ISA, PCI, and PCMCIA cards are all examples of NICs.

Network Interface Card Is the card that you plug the Cat5 (Ethernet) cable into to network two or more computers together.

Network Interface Card. An internal PCI card used to provide connectivity to networked devices. FastAccess DSL uses an Ethernet NIC to connect the personal computer to the ADSL modem (or to the jack itself in some locations). This is a picture of a common Ethernet NIC used for FastAccess DSL.

Network Interface Controller. An adapter card installed in a PC, workstation, or server that allows the PC or workstation to communicate with other devices connected to the same network. This term usually implies a local area network (LAN) adapter card.

(Network Interface Card) A hardware device required to connect a computer to a network.

A card that plugs into your computer to allow your computer to adapt to the appropriate network interface standard.

Network Interface Cards, also called adapter cards. Serves as the interface between the computer and the network cable for sending and receiving data.

Network Interface Card a device, usually internal to a computer that allows it to be connected to a network

A circuit board that installs in a computer to enable it to be connected in a network.

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

Network Information Center. As close as an Internet- style network gets to a hub; it's usually where you'll find information about that particular network.

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

Network Information Center A location that controls access to RFCs and other information about the Internet. Usually referred to as the NIC.

Acronym for Network Interface Card, see Ethernet Adapter. Pronounced "nik."

Network Information Center. The publication distribution center for DARPA TCP/IP information.

Network Interface Card. The network access unit that contains the hardware, software, and specialized PROM information necessary for a station to communicate across the network.

Network Interface Card. An expansion board which goes into a workstation or server and provides the connection to a network.

Network Interface Card. 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.

Network Interface Card. Any ethernet, arc-net, or token ring card.

Network Interface Card (PC usage, often referring to an Ethernet 10/100/1000baseT device).

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

Network Interface Card. The hardware that handles the protocol conversion between your computer and a connected network. Used in DSL service to talk to router.

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

Network Interface Card. A hardware device (usually a PCI-based card) which allows a computer to connect to a network or ISP providers' DSL and Cable Modems.

Network Interface Card, or "Nick". The physical connection between a computer and the network cable. A computer must have a NIC to connect to any network.

Network Interface Card. A piece of hardware used to network computers together. A NIC can be one of several varieties including Ethernet, Token Ring, or fiber optic.

A Network Interface Card is the piece of hardware used to connect a computer to a network.

Network Interface Card Network cards are plugged into computers and allow them to be connected to networks. Each manufactured card gets a globally unique number that allows computers to communicate with it. A software address can also be assigned to the card. This software address would typically be an IP address.

Network Interface Card. Also called an adapter, network interface module, or interface card. The set of electronics that provides a connection between a computer and a network.

Network interface card. 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)".

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

Network Interface Card. 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.

A newtork interface card. A PCI or ISA adapter card installed in a PC to allow it to connect to a network. Some motherboards have an intergrated network chip.

Network Interface Card A computer card designed to allow the computer to connect to a network, such as an Ethernet, ARCnet, or token ring card.

Network interface card.Allows a PC to attach to a network.

Network Interface Card. Provides a computer with network connectivity.

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

Network Interface Card. 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.

Network Interface Card - Circuit board that interfaces between computer and the communications network. In ADSL, commonly uses Ethernet to interface ADSL modem to the computer.

Network Interface Card. A.k.a. network card, or Ethernet card.

(Network Information Center) the location where all the data is organised for a certain network.

(Network Interface Card) An Expansion card which lets a PC communicate with a network or use a broadband internet connection. See also Ethernet.

Network Interface Controller. This is the piece of software that interfaces the NAM or ICM to the public network. The NIC essentially normalizes various carrier's AIN capability into the ICM's internal routing protocol.

Network interface card. An expansion card that provides network capabilities; usually required for broadband Internet connections, too.

Network Interface Card. Located in one device and physically connected to the Ethernet cable going into another device.

A physical plug-in module which goes into a workstation or server and provides the connection to a network.

Acronym for Network Interface Card. A NIC also referred to as a network adapter is a printed circuit board containing the necessary hardware used to connect a computer to a network.

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

The acronym for Network Interface Card. This is a board that often resides in the computer that connects that machine to a network.

Network Interface 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.

Network interface card. 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.

The adapter card in a computer that allows it to communicate with a network. Each NIC has a unique Ethernet address.

etwork nterface ard. A hardware device that allows a computer to connect to a network. Almost all NICs are based on some form of the Ethernet standard.

(Network Interface Card). This is the device that converts information from one computer into data that can be sent to another computer on the network

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

An abbreviation of Network Interface Card. This is an expansion board that can be inserted into the computer to be network enabled. Generally, NICs are designed only for one particular type of network or protocol and media, although some can serve multiple networks.

(Network Interface Card) 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 DSL, a common NIC is an Ethernet NIC, which serves as the interface to the DSL modem from the computer.

Network Information Center. Originally there was only one, located at SRI International and tasked to serve the ARPANET (and later DDN) community. Today, there are many NICs, operated by local, regional, and national networks all over the world. Such centers provide user assistance, document service, training, and much more.

Acronym for Network Interface Card, for example, an ethernet card in a network.

Network Interface Card. Inside each workstation and file server on a network, a network interface card communicates with the network operating system through either the NetBIOS or special driver software.

Network Information Center. An organization which provides network users with information about services provided by the network.

Network Interface Card (Ethernet card, 10BaseT card) that is installed in your PC in order to connect to a local area network.

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

Networked Information Center. Any office that handles information for a network. The most famous of these on the Internet is the InterNIC, which is where new top level domain names an name servers are registered. NIC Network Interface Card. A piece of hardware used to connect computers, printers, scanners etc. together, on a network.

Network Interface Card; a network adapter (also in the form of a "PC card" for laptops) that needs to be installed in the computer when DSL modems or LANs are used. Along with the modem, the NIC enables the DSL connection at the customer's home or business.

Network interface card; a board inserted in a computer that provides a physical connection to a network

Network Interface Card. 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 network interface card (NIC) is a circuit board you insert into a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.

Network interface card. Also called an Ethernet card. oise filter ­ Removes the high-frequency whine of DSL data from your line.

Network Interface Card, an adapter card that is inserted into a computer, and contains the necessary software and electronics to enable the station to communicate over the network.

Network Interface Card - Also known as a network interface card.

network interface card. The NIC is an adapter card inserted into a computer to provide network communication capabilities. It connects the server to the network. It is also referred to as an Ethernet adapter.

Network Interface Card. It is an expansion card placed into a PC (or integral on the motherboard) which allows the computer to be connected to a network. See also Expansion Card, Network and Motherboard.

Network Interface Card (Ethernet board

Network Interface Card. A plug-in expansion card with a connection for a network cable, or an antenna for wireless transmission. Also called a network adapter card.

(Internet Network Information Center) This center sets up domain names and proper gateways on the Internet backbone. They also maintain the WHOIS database. See WHOIS.

A Network Interface Card (NIC) is a computer circuit board that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. Most NICs are designed for a particular type of network, protocol, and media. Personal computers and workstations on a local area network (LAN) typically contain a network interface card specifically designed for the LAN transmission technology, such as Ethernet or token ring.

Network Information Center. The Internet administration facility that controls the naming of networks accessible over the Internet.

Network Interface Card. 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.

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

An expansion card that enables your computer to connect to a network. Many NICs are designed for only one type of network and one form of media.

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

Network Interface Card] Required for networking a multifunctional copier-printer. The most common standard is Ethernet, which comes in two main flavours: 10BaseT and the newer and faster 100BaseT

Network Interface Card. An adapter card installed in a computer that enables it to connect to a network; most NICs support several different types of networks and network cabling.

Network Interface Card. The typical internal card used to connect PCs to networked devices. High Speed Internet Access uses an Ethernet NIC to connect the personal computer to your cable.

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

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network interface card. The adapter installed in a computer or other network device for connecting to a LAN.

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.

Network Interface Card - An internal PC card that supports the required network interface. Often an ethernet 10/100baseT or an ATMF-25Mbps card in this context.

network interface card. 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.

A NIC is a card that plugs into a laptop or other device and connects the device to the wireless network.

Network Interface Card. Connects host computer to a network.

Network Interface Card; an Ethernet adapter “PC card” that needs to be installed in the computer when certain DSL modems are used. Along with the modem, the NIC enables the DSL connection at the customerâ€(tm)s home or business.

Network Information Center. A NIC provides information, assistance and services to network users. See also Network Operations Center. WWWebfx Home Page

Network Interface Card. An expansion card that fits into a computer and connects via the network cable to the NICs installed in other computers on the network. It works with the network operating system to send and receive information over the network.

network interface card; also known as a network adapter, a NIC is used by computers to access networks; traditionally a NIC requires a physical connection to the network (i.e., a cable); Wi-Fi network adapters use wireless technology to connect to a network.

An adapter card that provides the network physical interface between a desktop computer or server and the network.

network interface card. Network adapter that is either internal or a separate card that serves as an interface to a link.

An acronym for network interface card, a plug-in adapter card that provides the physical connection for the network. The most common NICs support 10BaseT network media; 100BaseT NICs, which are 10 times faster, are gaining acceptance in Windows NT networks.

Network interface controller or network interface card.

Network information Center. Originally created to serve ARPANET, there are now many NICs providing user assistance and more. (alternate meaning depending upon context)

A Network Interface Card allows your computer to connect to a network of computers. The most common type of NIC is ethernet - a very fast method of transferring data between computers. A modem is generally used to dial-up from a home computer to connect to a network or the Internet. However, an ethernet NIC uses a cable that usually connects to a hub which connects to a router which connects to a switch, and these pieces are also often connected to a server through the same type of cable and to the Internet backbone via a fiber optic cable. The NIC allows the computer to share with and get resources from other computers on the network (as well as the Internet if it is not a Local Area Network (LAN). A LAN is a closed network consisting of 2 or more computers that are connected through NICs and hubs, generally not connected to the outside world - the Internet. Hubs allow several computers to share one cable connection (1 cable connects to another hub or router, and the hub provides 5 (more or less) connections for other computers or hubs to connect to).

Network Interface Card. This peripheral card plugs into an ISA or PCI slot and allows a computer to access the network. NICs are also available in USB format so a network card can be added without opening the computer.

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

Network Information Center. Coordinator of networks charged to ensure the coherence between addresses and names.

(Networked Information Center) - (Networked Information Center) - Any office that handles information for a network can be referred to as an NIC. The most famous of these is the InterNIC, the original ofice of domain registration . Another definition of NIC is Network Interface Card, which plugs into a computer and adapts the network interface to the appropriate standard. See Also: Domain Names, Network

(Network Information Center) - a unique ID Code issued by Registrars.com to identify contact persons associated with a domain name. There can be up to 3 NIC handles per domain, referred to as 'ADMIN / TECH / BILL', each having its own area of responsibility. See Also: Domain Names

Network Interface Card. 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).

Network Interface Card. An expansion card that allows a computer to connect to a network.

Network Interface Card; An adapter circuit board installed in a computer to provide a physical connection to a network.

Expansion card used to give a PC networking capabilities.

Short for Network Interface Card. An adapter card inserted as an expansion card or already integrated in a PC for enabling access to a local area network.

See network interface card.

(Network Interface Card), also called a Network Adapter, is a device that connects your computer to a network. The most common types of NICs are Ethernet and Token Ring. NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology NMS

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

(Network Information Center) - Any office that handles information for a network, most notably on the Internet is InterNIC where domains are registered. NIC's can also refer to a Network Interface Card which allows a computer to be connected to a LAN or WAN.

An expansion board that allows the computer to be connected to a network.

The device that allows your computer to connect to a network.

Network Interface Card. The circuit board or other form of computer hardware which serves as the interface between a computer, or other form of communicating DTE, and the communications network; in ADSL, a common NIC card is an Ethernet NIC card which serves as the interface to the ADSL modem from the computer. See also Adapter.

Network Interface Card. This term is mainly used in the context of switch manufacturers. However the same card when plugged into a server may be called an HBA. Fibre channel switches & hubs, Ethernet Switches

Network Interface Card - hardware installed in computing device that enables it to communicate on a network.

(Network Information Center) Generally, any office that handles information for a network. The most famous of these on the Internet was the InterNIC, which was where most new domain names were registered until that process was decentralized to a number of private companies. Also means "Network Interface card", which is the card in a computer that you plug a network cable into.

A service that provides administrative information about a network.

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

Network Information Center, such as InterNIC

(Network Interface Card) NIC, is 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.

Network Interface Card. 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.

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

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

Network Interface Card- Provides interface between a computer and the network. The network can be LAN or the IP connection through a DSL bridge or router.

Network Interface Card. 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.

(Network Interface Card) - An add-in board that enables a computer to connect to some form of computer network.

n. 1. Acronym for network interface card. 2. Acronym for network information center. An organization that provides information about a network and other support to users of the network. The principal NIC for the Internet is InterNIC. Intranets and other private networks may have their own NICs. See also InterNIC. See network adapter.

An acronym for network interface card. Network interface cards provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network, usually LAN

Network Interface Card - Same as network adapter. A printed circuit board that plugs into both the clients (personal computers or workstations) and servers and controls the exchange of data between them.

Network Information Center. A NIC provides information, assistance and services to networkusers. See also: Network Operations Center. Network Information Services (NIS)

The hardware communication interface (circuit board) required for the DTE (workstation, PC) to access the network.

Network interface card. 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

Network Encryption Card

Network interface card. 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.

Also called an Ethernet card. Hardware device that is installed in your PC in order to connect to a local area network (LAN). Variants include 10BaseT (10Mb/s) 100BaseTX (100Mb/s) 1000BaseSX (1000Mb/s) GigE (1000Mb/s or 1Gb/s) and 10G (10Gb/s)

1. network interface card. Board that provides network communication capabilities to and from a computer system. Also called an adapter. See also AUI.

(Network Interface Card) - A hardware card that lets a computer connect to a network.

Abbreviation for Network Interface Card. Network cards connect to local area networks via ethernet cables or some other means of connectivity to bring computers together electronically. [image

Network Information Center. Internet authority responsible for assigning Internet-related numbers, such as IP addresses and autonomous system (AS) numbers. See also IANA.

Network Information Center. A organization that provides information, assistance and services to network users.

Network Information Centre. - The address of the one for the U.S. part of the Internet is networksolutions.net. An NIC is responsible for coordinating a set of networks so that the names, network numbers, and other technical details are consistent from one network to another.

Network Interface Card. 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

A component that connects a station to a network (e.g., LAN). Also called a network adapter card.

Otherwise known as a wireless LAN card. In most cases, this board or PCMCIA device is added to a computer or portable device to give it wireless LAN capabilities, but increasingly, manufacturers are incorporating network interface circuitry into portable devices, thereby eliminating the need for a separate network interface card.

This acronym means Network Interface Card, and is used interchangeably with the term "adapter". Both terms are used when referring to the network communication cards that are placed in the PC.

Plug-in adapter card enables a computer to connect to a LAN. ... more

See Network Information Center.

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North-American Interfraternity Conference. International organization that governs 66 inter/national fraternities.

North-American Interfraternity Council. an organization composed of 58 member men's fraternities

Stands for North American Interfraternity Conference, and is the national coordinating body of all the men's fraternities. It does not enforce policies on the local IFC's, and is totally different from the purpose of NPC and NPHC.

A conference body of 64 nationally recognized men's social fraternities. The local governing council of fraternities is referred to as IFC (Interfraternity Council).

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National Interfraternity Conference. a conference body composed of the sixty-one member national fraternities.

National Interfraternity Conference. the association for 63 international and national men's fraternities that promotes the Greek movement.

National Interfraternity Conference. a conference composed of 62 member fraternities.

Governing body for 66 national member men’s fraternities and alumni associations.

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New Industrial Country. An OECD term indicating those countries which, after having experienced a rapid economic growth, have become "middle-income" countries (such as Brazil, South Korea, etc.). Français: Nouveau pays industrialisé Español: País de reciente industrialización (PRI)