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A circuit board that provides the interface between software and hardware in order to facilitate network communication. For example, it allows workstations to communicate with each other or with the server, or allows a printer to communicate with the server. Most network boards are designed for a particular type of network, protocol, and media, although some can serve multiple networks."Network board" is the preferred term in NetWare documentation. Documentation from other companies might use the terms "network interface card," "NIC," or "network card" instead. Synonymous terms include "network interface controller" and "LAN adapter."
