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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

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)networknetwork operating systemnetwork cardethernetlocal area network (LAN) (1)network topology
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Networks and communications technology › hardware
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