Network Interface Controller - Definition or Meaning

Network Interface Controller

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Definition of “Network Interface Controller” :

A Network Interface Controller (NIC) is a hardware component, often a card or chip, that allows a computer to connect to a network. It serves as the interface between the computer and the network cable, converting digital data into a format that can be transmitted over the network.

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