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LAN Adapter

An expansion board that is used to connect a computer or computing device to a network. LAN adapter is the most common and generic alternate name for a Network Interface Card (NIC). However, many similar products, such as a Wireless USB LAN Adapter or a Wii LAN Adapter is also called a LAN adapter.



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