Network Card

Network Card

  

Network card is a necessary component of a computer without which a computer cannot be connected over a network. It is also known as the network adapter or Network Interface Card (NIC). Most branded computer have network card pre-installed.Network cards are of two types: Internal and External network cards.

          ➥Internal Network Cards

 Motherboard has a slot for internal network card where it is to be inserted.Internal network cards are of two types in which the first types uses peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) connection, while the second type uses Industry Standard Architecture (ISA). Network cables are required to provide network access.

Internal Network Cards

Internal Network Cards

    ➥  External Network cards 

External network cards are of two types: Wireless and USB based. Wireless network card needs to   be inserted into the motherboard, however no network cable is required to connect to the network.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

USB card is easy to use and connects via USB port. Computers automatically detect USB card and can install the drivers required to support the USB network card automatically.