GNVQ ICT - Intermediate

Unit 10 - Networks and Communications

Network Cards

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Network Servers
Network Cards
Network Hub
Connecting cables and wireless

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Network cards (sometimes known as Network Interface Cards - NIC):  Each workstation that is connected to the network requires some extra hardware – known as a network card.  This plugs into the motherboard inside the main system unit of the workstation.  

A cable is then connected to the back of the workstation (into the back of the network card).  This cable usually connects to a socket in the wall – but a cable then in turn connects the socket to the server – usually going through another network component called a hub.

 

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