Network Interface Controller/Card (NIC) - Network Adapter - LAN Adapter - Physical Network Interface

• implements the electronic circuitry required to communicate using a specific physical layer and data link layer standard (e.g. Ethernet or Wi-Fi). This provides a base for a full network protocol stack, allowing communication among computers on the same network

Subpages

• NIC Modes (Normal/Promiscuous/Monitor Mode)
• Wireless Network Interface Controller (WNIC) - Wireless Adapters