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LAN adapter

Vangie Beal
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:47 am

A LAN adapter is 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). Similar products, such as a Wireless USB LAN Adapter or a Wii LAN Adapter are referred to as LAN adapters.