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Which of these is described as-this is where the network hardware such as the NIC (network interface card) is located. OS device drivers also sit here.
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Network
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Application
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Transport
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component without which a computer cannot be connected over a network. It is a circuit board installed in a computer that provides a dedicated network connection to the computer. It is also called network interface controller, network adapter or LAN adapter.
Detailed explanation-2: -NICs are plugged directly into your motherboard, either located near the USB ports on the back (for an onboard NIC) or on the back of the computer (for external network expansion cards), plugged into a PCIe port.
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