soft-colors-ui-design-for-agenciesS.pptx

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1. NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

2. Network Interface Card A Network Interface Card (NIC) is a hardware component that allows a computer or device to connect to a network. It enables communication between computers, servers, and other networked devices by sending and receiving data.

3. Key Functions of NIC: Enables Network Communication Assigns a MAC Address Converts Digital Data to Signals Manages Data Flow

4. Types of NIC Wired NIC (Ethernet): Uses cables for fast, stable connections. Wireless NIC (Wi-Fi Adapter): Connects to a network without cables. Fiber Optic NIC: High-speed networking used in data centers. USB NIC: External network adapters that connect via USB ports. PCI NIC: Internal cards installed on a computer’s motherboard for enhanced connectivity.

5. Key Features of a NIC Unique MAC Address - Permanent device identifier. Data Transmission & Reception - Sends and receives packets. Wired & Wireless Connectivity - Supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Speed & Bandwidth Support - 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, etc. Full-Duplex & Half-Duplex - Simultaneous vs. one-way data transfer. Network Protocol Compatibility - Works with TCP/IP, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. Security Features - MAC filtering, encryption, and firewall integration. Virtual NICs & Cloud Integration - Used in virtual machines and cloud computing.

6. 20-30 WORDS 1. What is the main function of a NIC? 2. Name two types of NIC and explain each. 3. What is a MAC address? 4. Give 2 features of NIC and explain each.