COMPUTER NETWORKING

WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE IP

WIRELESS NETWORKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which network hardware component must each device have to connect to a network? The component is usually build into the device.
A
A router
B
An Ethernet cable
C
Network Interface Card (NIC)
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, which is installed on a computer so it can connect to a network.

Detailed explanation-2: -Local Area Networks Devices are connected to the medium by a NIC, also called a network adapter card or network card. The network adapter may also be found on a computer’s motherboard.

Detailed explanation-3: -Is a network card an input or output device? The purpose of the network card is to establish a path of communication between the user and the computer. This path works for both sending the data and collecting back the data from the computer. Hence, the NIC is an Input/Output device.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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