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Probably for high speed backbone connections like those used by ISP's or data centers.
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How can you configure a Win XP client workstation and Win 2000 Advance Server to make the network robust or fast?
The first thing to ensure that you are running the NIC on the client at Full Duplex and also ensure that the switch that you are using to connect to the server is running a Gibabit NOC and running 1000SX and not running 100TXUsing your scenario of one server and one computerServer - At least two Gigabit network cards. Team the network cards up so that they act as one.Network - A managed Gigabit switch. Use port aggregation where the server network cards are connected.XP workstation - Gigabit network card.
Is a gigabit card faster than a megabyte card on Internet downloading if ISP comes in at 1.5 gigabytes?
The download from the ISP is not 1.5 gigabytes. It is 1.5 megabits per second or 1500 kilobits per second (kbps). A gigabit network interface card is used for local area network transfer of files at speeds of 1000 kbps not for transfer from the Internet. So gigabit NIC cards transfer data from computer to computer at these speeds and will not increase transfer data faster from the ISP to the computer at a faster rate than a 100 megabit NIC card. One might see a download speed in bits from the ISP at 1500 kilobits per second. However, if your application on your computer has a message saying transfer at 160 kBps this is words that have been transferred. Since there are 8 bits per word you would have to multiply the number of words times eight(8) to get the bits per second. So 160 x 8 would be 1280 kbps. Again, the gigabit board will not increase Internet download, only the speed that data is transferred between two computers on a local area network.
Switches ans NIC's works at layer?
nic work on data link layer which is layer 2
What are Data Link Layer Devices?
bridges, Switches and NIC..
What factors must be considered when deciding on a NIC?
Answer1. The computer or hardware platform being used. Though the majority of computers now use PCI adapters, it might still be possible to need to use an ISA based NIC. 2. The network transmission speed of the network where the NIC will be used; such as 10, 100 or 1000 megabits (Also called Gigabit).3. The Operating System to be used. Though most NIC's are compatible with the majority of software systems (e.g. MS Windows, Apple MAC, UNIX, Linux), some older NIC's may not be compatible with a specific version of software.4. Quality and cost. You can buy inexpensive NIC's but you get what you pay for in the final analysis. The more well known manufacturers will support the NIC for longer periods and often will update drivers for future versions of software.5. Minor considerations - Wake-On, Upgradeable BIOS, ability to be used in "promiscuous" mode, type of adapter connector (RJ-45, BNC, Token-Ring)
What is the difference in speed between a PCI and a USB NIC?
PCI has more bandwidth than current USB standards. A USB 1.1 port cannot achieve more than about 10 Mbits/s, slower than most commodity routers / Ethernet cards today. A USB 2.0 port is capable of 100 Mbits/s, but is not capable of Gigabit speeds. A USB NIC may also have slightly more latency than a PCI NIC, which may make it unsuitable for certain applications like gaming or media streaming.
What are the specific hardware facts about a poweredge 1850 server?
The Dell Poweredge 1850 comes in a 1U rack, provides up to two single or dual core Xeon processors, and can provide a maximum of 16 GB DDR2 memory. Furthermore it provides two 1" SCSI Ultra 320 drive bays, and a dual embedded Intel gigabit NIC (Network Interface Card).
If you purchase a new desktop computer today what type of expansion board NIC is it most likely contain?
This question doesn't make much sense. An expansion board NIC has not been a standard component on computers for several years. Most NIC (Network Interface Controller) are built-in on the motherboard. Almost all motherboards (except some gateways, which have no NIC) have a 10/100 standard ethernet controller. Some may have gigabit ethernet controllers. Many systems, mostly laptops, have built-in wireless as well. In some rare instances (Gateway) instead of using an NIC, it comes with an onboard wireless card as it's exclusive means of communication.
An NIC is normally used in a computer for?
To connect with other computers. A NIC is a network card.
What NIC stand for?
NIC is the abbreviation used when referring to a network card.
What is used to connect a PC to a LAN?
NIC
What are the uses of NIC?
It is used to connect the computers to the hub
