Within a desktop or laptop computer, what primary function does a Network Interface Card (NIC) perform that allows the system to participate on a wired or wireless network?
It boosts the computer's audio quality by processing sound signals.
It manages the display output to a computer's screen and handles graphical rendering.
It acts as the primary storage device, storing persistent data for long-term access.
It provides the physical interface for connecting the computer to a network and facilitates communication with other network devices.
A Network Interface Card establishes the physical and data-link connection between the computer and the network medium. It converts the computer's digital data into the corresponding electrical, optical, or radio signals for transmission, and it converts incoming network signals back into digital data so the computer can communicate with other devices on the network.
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