Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) - Definition or Meaning

Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC)

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Definition of “Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC)” :

A Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) is a device that allows a computer to connect to a network wirelessly. It serves as the computer’s point of contact for network resources, converting data into a radio signal that can be transmitted and received over a wireless network.

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