Computer and Software Support


Network cards

   

PCI version

 

   

USB to Ethernet RJ45 version

 

   

PCMCIA version

This is a card that allows you to connect to the internet, to another computer or a network. The network card is also called an Ethernet card, which means the same thing as network card. There are different types as pictured above.

  1. PCI version - usually is used for desktops and can only be used if there is an empty PCI slot available.

  2. USB version - Can be used for either desktop or a laptop. It gets plugged into an available USB port.

  3. PCMCIA version - is usually used for laptops but can be used on a desktop if the desktop has an adapter for it.

Cost of a network card can vary from $20 to $100 depending on the type, if it is new or used, and the specifications.

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