| Network Interface Card (NIC) | Network Interface Controller |
| Ethernet | Full Duplex |
| A component that connects a device to a computer network. | A network hardware component that provides the physical interface between a computer and a network, allowing the computer to connect to and communicate over the network |
| A mode of communication that allows the NIC to send and receive data simultaneously. | A common networking technology used by a NIC to facilitate wired network connections. |