How does a NIC relate to computer networking?

Answer by  JakeO (12)

A Network Interface Card (NIC) is the hardware device that interfaces with the network. In layman terms it's generally referred to as a "network card".

Answer by  tjh1234 (362)

NIC stands for 'Network Interface Controller' - which is basically the part of a computer which sends and receives information over a network.

Answer by  JesseJack (51)

NIC stands for "Network Interface Card"; it is a card which can be installed in a computer to allow it access to a wired network via a plug-in jack.

Answer by  Bob86 (165)

The term NIC stands for Netwrok Interface Card and any device that connects to a wired network requires a NIC. A NIC is often simply reffered to as a Network Card, especially when talking about PC NIC's

Answer by  Cocky0 (47)

NIC stands for Network Interface Card. Basically it is what replaced the modem when networks switched from dial-up to DSL and other forms of networking. The function of the NIC is to transfer data from your PC to another device on the network.

Answer by  KLR (606)

NIC stands for Network Interface Card. A NIC is the hardware that provides an interface, or connects, a computer to a network. Most NICs provide access to both wired and wireless connections. Most new computers come with NICs built in. NICs have speed ratings, Mbps, indicating the number of bits transferred per second.

Answer by  RandomHero (104)

In networking NICs acts as the hardware that allows a computer to communicate with a network. Some are are designed for wired networks while others are for wireless networks. Today, most computers are built with NICs pre-installed.

Answer by  Euripides (174)

NIC is short for Network Interface Card. Strictly speaking, it's a device that plugs into one of your computer's card slots and accepts a Category cable from your network switch. You must have a NIC of some sort on your computer in order to connect to a network. Newer NICs have WiFi capability, so you can connect to wireless routers.

Answer by  ahsanmahmoodawan (1169)

if you entered in the network then in order to take the advantage of the security the networking companies will give you NIC card this card will let you enter in that network and this is the only pass for you to enter network

Answer by  msnuser111 (163)

A NIC (Network interface card)is the device which allows the computer to communicate with the network. Without the NIC,the network could not function