There is no difference.
It can also be called a network interface controller, network interface card, network adapter, and LAN adapter.
Yes
A network card (aka. network adapter, network interface card, NIC, etc.) is a piece of computer hardware designed to provide for computer communication over a computer network.
Yes, a DSL connection typically requires a network card or adapter in your computer or device to establish a connection. This can be a built-in Ethernet port or a USB network adapter that connects to the DSL modem. The modem itself acts as a bridge between the DSL line and your local network, enabling internet access.
Modem.
A Network Adaptor Card. Doesn't matter which one, as long as the protocols are the same.
No. A network adapter is usually a card that slots into your computer allowing it to access some kind of network, wired or wireless. A wireless router is a separate device that connects wireless clients (your computer) to some kind of network (usually the internet).
A network adapter, network card, LAN Adapter, NIC, etc is a piece of computer hardware used to allow computers to communicate over a computer network. Used for connecting to the internet.
NICs stands for network interface controller. In computer networking, a NIC provides the hardware interface between a computer and a network. A NIC technically is network adapter hardware in the form factor of an add-in card such as a PCI or PCMCIA card.
pci, usb, network card
MAC Address
Nothing... A graphic card is a graphic adapter. A card usually specifies an adapter that is removable in a card slot, when the adapter can also be on the mother board. A graphics card is a graphic adapter, but not all graphics adapters are cards