Network Cards

Q1. What is a network card?

• A network card is an expansion card installed in a computer that enables the computer to be physically connected to a network.

 Q2. List the different type of network card.

• Ethernet card
• Wireless network card
• Token ring network card

  Q3. What are the different type of connectors?

• The different types of connectors are the RJ-45, DB-25, RJ-11, DB-9, Bayonet Neill-Concelman  (BNC), PS2/MINI-DIN, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) 

 Q4. What is the use of RJ-11 connector?

• The RJ-11 connector is generally used to connect standard telephone cord. 

 Q5. What connectors are used in the Ethernet and wireless network cards?

• Ethernet network cards use the RJ-45 connector and wireless network card usually have an antenna jack instead of an external connection.

  Q6. What is the use of RJ-45 connector?

• The RJ-45 connector is an industry standard for Ethernet and fast Ethernet networking. It is used to attach short cable to connect the computer to wall jack.

  Q7. What is the USB connector?

• USN is an external hardware interface and communications standard that is utilized for connecting varied peripherals to a computer, such as Keyboard, mouse, Pen drive, Memory sticks, digital cameras etc.

  Q8. What type of connector is used to connect a modem to wall jack?

• RJ-11

 Q9. How many devices can be connected to one USB port?

• USB hubs can generally extend a USB network to a maximum of 127 ports.