1 Introduction
Overview
This chapter introduces you to the Network Interface Card (NIC) architecture and special features, as well as providing information on installation and configuration tools.
What Is The NIC?
The NIC allows you to attach printers on a local area network (LAN) rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Following simple configuration steps, these peripherals can be simultaneously shared with users on the network whether you are using TCP/IP or NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
The NIC package contains an Ethernet Interface to attach itself and the printer to the network. The NIC is supplied in one of two forms:
•an integrated Ethernet card
•an integrated wireless Ethernet card.
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