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A network interface card can be connected to a standard PCI slot or PCI-E slot. The choice of what slot to use is up to the person building the system and also based on what expansion slot is unused.
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What type of expansion slot is compatible with the NIC?
PCI, PCIe.
What type of expansion slot is compatible with the wireless NIC?
PCI, PCIe.
When selecting a NIC to install explain what an administrator should do if a motherboard supports more than one kind of expansion slot?
Consult the manual for preferred NIC type.
What is an expansion card that contains an rj-45 jack?
Any add on NIC.. You can fix it in PCI slot of the motherboard..
Why is a network card need for a network?
Network Interface Card(NIC) is used to connect a PC to the the network. It is fixed into one of the computer's expansion slot. In wireless network also NIC is used.It can be identified by a light.
Install a NIC Card?
You have to shut down your computer and open up the case 1. Find the slot that fits with your nic 2. take the metal slip blocking the slot, out of your computer 3. Insert your nic into the Slot at a 45 degree angle 4. Seat the Nic( Insert it completely) 5. check that it is seated correctly 6. close your computer back up 7.Reboot(Turn on) your computer
What is NIC hobbies?
NIC Hobbies is located in St. Augustine, FL, and is the largest retailer of 1/32 scale slot cars and accessories in northeast Florida. They carry an excellent selection of slot cars, parts, track sets and accessories.
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.
Are network interface cards expansion cards?
Yes, NICs can be a form of expansion card (as long as the NIC is not built into the motherboard).
The most popular expansion board NIC is one that uses?
PCI Bus
How can you physically tell if a network card is not working?
Open the computer case and make sure the NIC is securely seated in the expansion slot. Try reseating the card. Reboot and check for activity lights. If you still don't see activity, replace the NIC, and then install new drivers. wrong. check in the back of the computer and the front of the router and make sure the lights are blinking
Give three examples of ways to physically interface a NIC to a computer?
USB, PCMCIA, PCI slot
