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Network Interface Controller (NIC)

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Network Interface Controllers (NICs) are computer hardware components that allow a computer to connect to a network, usually to gain connectivity to the Internet. NICs can be either wired (having a port to plug an Ethernet cable into) or wireless. Note that modems are not usually considered NICs; the term modem is much more specific.
 

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