An Online Dictionary for Tech Terms Associated with
Computer Networks
NIC
DEFINITION:
The initials NIC stand for
Network
Interface Card. A NIC is
commonly known as: a computer circuit card, a PCMCIA device,
a network adapter, an Ethernet adapter, or an expansion
card. NICs are used to connect computers to networks. A NIC
contains the hardware to support certain network types, such
as 10BaseT Ethernet or a token ring type network.