Network card Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

A network card (also called network adapter, network interface card, etc.) is a piece of computer hardware designed to provide for computer communication over a computer network.

The card implements the electronic circuitry required to communicate using a specific physical layer and data link layer standard such as such as ethernet or token ring. This provides a base for a full network protocol stack, allowing communication among small groups of computers on the same LAN and large-scale network communications through routable protocols, such as IP.

A network card typically has a twisted pair or BNC connector socket where the network cable is connected, and a few LEDss to inform the user of whether the network is active, and whether or not there is data being transmitted on it.

Notable manufacturers

• 3Com Corporation
• Intel
• Novell

• MAC address
• TCP Offload Engine (TOE)
• Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

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