Also called a "network interface card" (NIC), an Ethernet adapter is a card that plugs into a slot on the motherboard and enables a computer to access an Ethernet network (LAN). In the past ...

HPE’s FlexibleLOM standard consists of a special edge connector on HPE servers that lets the end-user fit a variety of network adapters in a form factor designed specifically for blade and rack ...

In general, an “adapter” works with a single port (such as USB-A or Ethernet) while a “hub ... The extra ports are one USB-A and an audio jack, which isn’t a remarkable boost—but ...