whats are network components
Computer Network Components Computer network components are the major parts which are needed to install the software . Some important network components are NIC , switch , cable , hub , router , and modem . Depending on the type of network that we need to install, some network components can also be removed. For example, the wireless network does not require a cable. Following are the major components required to install a network: NIC NIC stands for network interface card. NIC is a hardware component used to connect a computer with another computer onto a network It can support a transfer rate of 10,100 to 1000 Mb/s. The MAC address or physical address is encoded on the network card chip which is assigned by the IEEE to identify a network card uniquely. The MAC address is stored in the PROM (Programmable read-only memory). There are two types of NIC: Wired NIC Wireless NIC Wired NIC: The Wired NIC is present inside the motherboard. Cables and connectors are used with wired N