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The card implements the electronic circuitry required to communicate using a specific [[physical layer]] and [[data link layer]] standard such as [[ethernet]] or [[token ring]]. This provides a base for a full network [[protocol stack]], allowing communication among small groups of computers on the same [[LAN]] and large-scale network communications through routable protocols, such as [[Internet Protocol|IP]].

A network card typically has a [[twisted pair]], [[BNC connector|BNC]], or [[Attachment Unit Interface|AUI]] socket where the network cable is connected, and a few [[Light-emitting diode|LED]]s to inform the user of whether the network is active, and whether or not there is data being transmitted on it. The Network Cards are typically available in 10/100/1000 Mbps. This means they can support a transfer rate of 10 or 100 or 1000 Mbps.

==Notable manufacturers==