Computer Systems

Servicing 11
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 14
Network Interface Card types and
Configuration settings
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 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of this module, learners should be able to:

1. explain the Network Interface (NIC);
2. classify the types of Network Interface Card (NIC);
3. illustrate the procedure in configuration of Network Interface Card (NIC)

PRETEST

Directions: Carefully read the following questions. Choose the letter of the best
answer and write it on your notebook.

1. A computer hardware component in which network controllers are

integrated on a circuit board and communicate using the standard OSI
model of seven layers.
A. NIC C. BIC
B. RIC D. FIC

2. Any of the following interfaces are used to connect to the motherboard

except.
A. USB C. Firewire
B. PCI-E D. Token-ring

3. The connection to the network is made via any one of the following
except:
A. ATM B. USB C. WI-FI D. Ethernet

4. Built in 1973, it can transmit paragraphs over coaxial cable up to 1000

meters.
A. Gigabit C. 10-base T
B. 5-base T D. 100-base T

5. Built in 1987, it communicates using twisted cables like telephonic

cables.
A. 5-base T C. 100-base T
B. Gigabit D. 10-base T
 RECAP
In the previous module, you have learned about access point Switch. You were
made aware how does a wireless access point work, connecting devices for
configuration, and configure access point i n operation mode. an access point
is a device that connects to a wired router, switch, or hub through an Ethernet cable
and broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal to a specific location. Most people take their wireless
link for granted with their home broadband router, but this is not always the case,
as many routers cannot be connected wirelessly.
This module is a continuation of the previous topic where you will know about
the Network interface card types and configuration.

LESSON

A Network Interface Card (NIC) is a hardware unit that is installed into a

computer that has a slot in it. It links the computer to a computer network and
allows it to communicate with other devices through buses. Network adapter, local
area network (LAN) card or actual network interface card, ethernet controller or
ethernet adapter, network controller, and access card are both synonyms for network
interface card. Almost all common buses for data sharing between computers or
devices are supported by network interface cards. The connectors or buses function
as a traffic intermediary, converting communication between different devices from
serial to parallel or parallel to serial. It also formats data depending on the network's
design.
A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component in which network
controllers are integrated on a circuit board and communicate using the standard
OSI model of seven layers. It also serves as a trans-receiver, allowing it to send and
receive data when interacting with other devices. Assume we want to communicate
with another computer, say a client and a server, and that communication takes
place by first sending signals to the physical layer and then transmitting data packets
to the network layer, which is an interface at TCP/IP.

Any of the following interfaces are used to connect to the motherboard:

• PCI connector
• ISA connector
• ISA connector
• PCI-E
• FireWire
• USB
• Thunderbolt
The connection to the network is made via any one of the following:
• Ethernet
• Wi-Fi
• Token – Ring
• ATM
Network Interface Card Types

Ethernet NIC

a cable slot in which one end of the ethernet cable is plugged into the slots of the
machine and the other end of the cable is plugged into the modem; similarly, different
devices are connected to form a communication setup between them. Ethernet is
made up of four standards:

6. 5-Base T: Built in 1973, it can transmit paragraphs over coaxial cable

up to 1000 meters.
7. 10-Base T: Built in 1987, it communicates using twisted cables like
telephonic cables.
8. 100-Base T: Also known as fast ethernet, it has a very high data
transmission speed.
9. Gigabit Ethernet: It is also known as 1000-Base T Ethernet, and its
unique feature is that it increases network bandwidth by up to ten
times, allowing it to transmit up to 1000mbps of data.

Wireless Network NIC

Wireless network NIC cards have a small antenna built into them, and
communication between devices is set up wirelessly through the router and various
network protocols. Fiber data digital interface FDDI is one example of a wireless
network NIC card. When data must be transmitted over long distances, a fiber data
digital interface FDDI concept is used, which converts data into digital pulses and
communicates via optical fiber. FDDI is a ring-type architecture with a speed of
100mbps, which allows for long-distance transmission and retransmission.

The most common reason for configuring your network card is to link your computer
to your network for web surfing, online shopping, connecting with other computers,
and so on.

Before you can configure the network card's settings, you must first ensure
that its driver is installed. Your network card will not function until the driver is
installed.
When you first connect the network card to the device and boot it up, the system will
usually detect new hardware and mount it automatically. If it does not function, you
can complete the driver installation by using the driver installation CD or the driver
downloaded from the vendor's website.

Network Interface Card (NIC) configuration

1) Go to the Start menu and choose Settings.

2) When you see the Settings window, click on Network & Internet, then
Ethernet.
 Image 1.1

3) The Ethernet window will open, and you should be able to determine
whether the network card is linked to the network. To check the network card
configuration, click on Change Adapter Options.

Image 1.2

4) Make a note of the following things in the network card Properties and
activate them as needed:

Client for Microsoft Networks – Allows your machine to connect to a

Microsoft network and access resources.

Sharing Files and Printers on Microsoft Networks – Allow your machine to

share files and printers with other computers on the Microsoft network.

TCP/IP Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) – The protocol that allows your device to

communicate with other computers on your network. It must have an IP address, a
netmask, a gateway, and other network information in order to communicate with
other computers. Configure each device to obtain an IP address automatically if the
DHCP setting on the router has been configured (default setting). If you plan to
manually configure IP addresses on each device, configure the IP addresses in
accordance with your network design, and ensure that each IP address is unique.

Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver and Link-Layer

Topology Discovery Responder - These are used to discover and view the map of your
home network. Check out this article to learn how to allow Network Discovery on
your network.
 If you do not have those things installed, press Update... and follow the on-
screen instructions to add them. Finally, press the OK button to close the window.

Image 1.3

Your machine should now be wired to your home network. To test, try
ping another computer's or router's IP address and accessing other websites. The
command will be >PING 127.0.0.1 and then press enter.

Image 1.4

The Benefits
The following are the benefits of using a Network Interface Card:
• The Internet's transmission speed is usually measured in gigabytes.
• Link that is extremely dependable
• Many peripheral devices can be linked using several NIC card ports.
• Bulk data can be distributed to many users.
The disadvantages
The following are the drawbacks of Network Interface Card:
• Inconvenient in the case of wired cable NICs because they are not
compact like wireless routers.
• The configuration should be appropriate for improved communication.
• The data is not stable.
 ACTIVITIES

A. Direction: Write down in the Venn Diagram the Advantages and

disadvantages of Network Interface Card (NIC). Give at least 3 each.

Advantages Disadvantages

B. Direction: Create an infographic showing the steps of configuring Network

Interface Card (NIC)
 WRAP-UP

This module talked about network interface card types and configuration.
Specifically, it discussed A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component in
which network controllers are integrated on a circuit board and communicate using
the standard OSI model of seven layers. It also serves as a trans-receiver, allowing it
to send and receive data when interacting with other devices.
In addition, assume we want to communicate with another computer,
say a client and a server, and that communication takes place by first sending signals
to the physical layer and then transmitting data packets to the network layer, which
is an interface at TCP/IP.
Now, as learners, aside from the several points mentioned above. You can use
the blank spaces provided in the next page to answer and react to the following cases
or scenarios:

• Would you be able to make use of this knowledge obtained in this module? In
what scenario would it be?
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• What are the challenges you encountered in learning this module?

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 VALUING

DIRECTION: Read the following questions carefully. State your answer in two to
three sentences each number on the space provided.

1. What is the essence of following the correct configuration of Network

interface card?
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2. How will you use the knowledge you acquired about configuration of
Network interface card?

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3. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of understanding

configuration of Network interface card?
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 POSTTEST

Direction: Write T on the line if the statement is correct and F if the statement is
wrong.

___1. A cable slot in which one end of the ethernet cable is plugged into the slots of
the machine and the other end of the cable is plugged into the modem.

___2. A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component in which network

controllers are integrated on a circuit board and communicate using the standard
OSI model of seven layers.

___3. Network adapter, Wireless area network (WAN) card or actual network interface
card, ethernet controller or ethernet adapter, network controller, and access card are
both synonyms for network interface card.

___4. Almost all common buses for data sharing between computers or devices are
supported by network interface cards.

___5. The connectors or buses function as a traffic intermediary, converting

communication between different devices from serial to parallel or parallel to serial.

___6. Gigabit Ethernet is also known as 1000-Base T Ethernet, and its unique feature
is that it increases network bandwidth by up to ten times, allowing it to transmit up
to 1000mbps of data.

___7. Network NIC cards have a small antenna built into them, and communication
between devices is set up wirelessly through the router and various network
protocols.

___8. Fiber data digital interface FDDI is one example of a wireless network NIC card.
When data must be transmitted over long distances, a fiber data digital interface
FDDI concept is used, which converts data into digital pulses and communicates via
optical fiber.

___9. The most common reason for configuring your network card is to link your
computer to your network for web surfing, online shopping, connecting with other
computers, and so on.

___10. When you first connect the network card to the device and boot it up, the
system will usually not detect new hardware and mount it automatically.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. T 10. F 5. D
4. T 9. T 4. B
3. F 8. T 3. C
2. T 7. T 2. B
1. T 6. T 1. A
Posttest key to correction Pretest key to correction

References
• Google.” Network interface card” Accessed April 13, 2021
https://www.elprocus.com/network-interface-card-nic/
• Google.” Configure network interface card on development computer” Accessed
April 13, 2021
https://www.mathworks.com/help//supportpkg/xilinxzynq7000ec/ug/conf
igure-network-interface-card-on-development-computer.html
• Google. “network card configuration?” April 13, 2021
https://www.home-network-help.com/network-card-configuration.html