Network Interface Cards Flashcards
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Network Interface Card (NIC)
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- Hardware component that connects a computer or device to a network
- Transmits and receives data between the device and the network
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Ethernet NIC
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- Most common type of NIC for wired networks
- Connects devices using Ethernet cables
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Wireless NIC ( WiFi Adapter)
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- Enables wireless connectivity to WiFi networks
- Commonly integrated into laptops, smartphones and other devices
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Gigabit Ethernet NIC
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- Provides Data transfer rates of 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second)
- Offers higher speeds than standard Ethernet NICs
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10 Gigabit Ethernet NIC
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- Supports data rates of 10 Gbps
- Used in high-performance environments like data centers
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USB NIC
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- Connects to a USB port and provides network connectivity
- Useful for devices without built-in Ethernet ports
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PCIe NIC
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- Connects to a PCI Express (PCIe) slot on a motherboard
- Offers faster data tranfer rates compared to traditional PCI NICs
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Fiber Optic NIC
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- Uses fiber optic cables for high-speed data transmission
- Commonly used for long-distance and high-bandwidth connections
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NIC Teaming (Link Aggregation)
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- Combines multiple NICs into a single logical NIC
Increases bandwidth and provides redundancy
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Full-Duplex and Half- Duplex
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- Full-duplex NICs can send and receive data simultaneously
- Half-duplex NICs can only transmit or receive one at a given time, not simultaneously
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MAC Address
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- Unique Address assigned to each NIC
- Used to identify devices on a network
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Wake-on-LAN(WoL)
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- Feature that allows a device to be powered on remotely
- Useful for remote management and power-saving purposes
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Jumbo Frames
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- Larger Ethernet frames that can increase data transfer efficiency
- Requires support from both NICs and network devices
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Offloadingq
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- NICs can offload certain processing tasks from the CPU
- Examples include TCP checksum offloading and Large Receive Offload (LRO)
