Description
They are hardware components that enables computers and devices to connect to a network. They can also be used for wired connections like wi-fi.
Specifications;
- Type;
- wired; ethernet NICs use cables like cat 5,6
- Wireless ;Wi-Fi NICs support standards
- Speed :
- measured in Mbps or Gbps.
- Common speed include 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Form factor;
- PCI/PCIe; Installed in expansion slots on the motherboard
- USB; External network adapters connected via USB motherboards.
- M.2: compact card for modern laptops and devices.
- Protocols;
- support various networking protocols like TCP/IP/UDP and others.
- MAC Address;
- each NIC has a unique media Access control( MAC)address for network identification.
- Compatibility:
- must be compatible with the operating system and network types.
- Antenna:
- for wireless NICs specifications may include internal/external antennas and MIMO(Multi input, Multiple output) technology for better range and performance.
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