NIC (Network Interface Card) is a device that makes possible your computer to connect to the network
you must insert your NIC in PCI slot of a computer connect CAT 5 cable to the NIC
assign IP addresses to computers and in such a way let TCP/IP (networking protocol) do its job :)
http://embarq.centurylink.com/embarq/media/images/promo/residential/HSI_nic_display.gif
I believe it is TCP/IP not 100% sure.
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NTP (Network Time Protocol)
NTP(Network Time Protocol)
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NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Simple Network Management Protocol
Nucleoside triphosphate. Network Time Protocol Notice To Proceed
The command netstat provides information about network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships. It can show all active network connections, listening ports, and the state of the connections. Additionally, it displays information about routing tables, interface statistics such as packets transmitted and received, and network protocol information.
The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a security protocol deployed on networks. The network can be an internal network or the internet over which two computers are communicating.
There are many types of built in wireless network connections. For example, lots of phones and computers come with Bluetooth.