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Jothy
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      07-17-2008, 06:48 AM
Hi,
What is the differences/similarities/relation between mac, phy,
network controller, EThernet interface ?
NIC basically comprises of mac and phy.
Does NIC have a component called network controller?
I m bit confused with these terminologies

Thanks,
Saran

 
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      07-17-2008, 09:53 AM
On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:48:08 -0700, Jothy rearranged some electrons to
say:

> Hi,
> What is the differences/similarities/relation between mac, phy, network
> controller, EThernet interface ? NIC basically comprises of mac and phy.
> Does NIC have a component called network controller? I m bit confused
> with these terminologies
>
> Thanks,
> Saran


Maybe you should do your own schoolwork, and not ask people here to do it
for you. Google is that way --->
 
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