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In computer hardware, NIC typically stands for a network interface card, commonly also called the network card.
While a typical NIC may include some processing capability, this is normally very limited and doesn't qualify the NIC as a general purpose processing device.
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The device that connects a device to the media is called?
NIC (Network Interface Card)
What is a NIC and what is it used for?
NIC stands for Network Interface Card. It is connected to the motherboard of the computer. It provides the device with a MAC address and allows a device to access a computer network such as the internet.
What device is used to perform a loopback test on a nic?
base1000
Is modem a processing device?
Not in the strictest sense. It is an IO device and a converter. They often do have processors on them, and they are used for conversion, compression, and decompression.
What is the fixed number associated with device's NIC?
A MAC address is a fixed number that is 'burned' into each NIC
Which are two types of nic's?
Ethernet NIC: A network interface card (NIC) designed to connect a device to an Ethernet network using an RJ45 port. Wireless NIC: A network interface card (NIC) equipped with wireless capabilities to connect a device to Wi-Fi networks.
What are peces of hardware that connect the wire to the network device?
It's called a Network Interface Card, or "NIC" for short.
What is printer is it input or processing device?
processing device
Is NIC a power on self test device?
yes
The device that connects a device to the media is called?
NIC (Network Interface Card)
The device that connect a device to the media?
NIC (Network Interface Card)
Main processing device in a computer?
main processing device on a computer
Is a scanner a processing or storage device?
Yes a scanner is a processing device.
What is a NIC and what is it used for?
NIC stands for Network Interface Card. It is connected to the motherboard of the computer. It provides the device with a MAC address and allows a device to access a computer network such as the internet.
What device is used to perform a loopback test on a nic?
base1000
What is aprocessing device?
what is a processing device
Why is it important to have NIC as a communication device?
It is important to have a NIC as a communication device because it serves as the gateway of information that you send/receive on your computer. Without it, you won't be able to interact with other computers or the Internet.
