network adapter

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meaningsofnetworkandadapter

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network
noun[C]
uk
/ˈnet.wɜːk/us
/ˈnet.wɝːk/
a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a ...
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adapter
noun[C]
uk
/əˈdæp.tər/us
/əˈdæp.tɚ/
a type of plug that makes it possible to connect two or more pieces of equipment to the same ...
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(Definition ofnetworkandadapterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Bridged networking via a hostnetworkadapteror virtual networks between guests can also be configured.
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The servers are marketed with convergednetworkadapterand port virtualization.
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Online play was added with an online-capable demo version (4 songs), supplied with thenetworkadapter.
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On slimline models, anetworkadapteris integrated into the hardware.
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Audio adapter ornetworkadaptermay be added but this is less common as recent motherboards often already contain capable solutions.
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Details for any particular motherboard andnetworkadapterare to be found in the relevant manuals; there is no general method.
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Microcontroller firmware in thenetworkadaptertypically handles link issues, supported by driver software in the operating system.
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Players could connect to the internet servers using a broadband connection and anetworkadapter.
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It makes use of dual bonded network adapters and switches and is fully redundant on a switch, cable, andnetworkadapterlevel.
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A special paravirtualizednetworkadapteris also available, which improves network performance by eliminating the need to match a specific hardware interface, but requires special driver support in the guest.
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It began as anetworkadaptervendor and has gone on to become a designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking solutions for both the consumer and business markets.
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However, the latency introduced at this level is generally extremely low since the driver threads in charge of the network adapters have very high priority.
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Being network devices supported entirely in software, they differ from ordinary network devices which are backed up by hardware network adapters.
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A single icon in the notification area (system tray) represents connectivity through all network adapters, whether wired or wireless.
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Like sound cards, network adapters are now commonly integrated on motherboards.
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