Translation guide
A hardware component that connects a computer to a network. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the English abbreviation NIC or the full term.
The physical card or built-in component that provides network connectivity.
The most common term, used as-is from English. Pronounced 'nikku'. Widely understood in IT contexts.
This server has two NICs installed.
The full Japanese transliteration of the English term. Used in formal or technical documentation.
Please update the network interface card driver.
Literally 'LAN card'. Commonly used for wired Ethernet cards, especially in consumer contexts.
I added a LAN card to the desktop.
A shortened form, less common than NIC or LANカード. May be used in casual speech.
It seems the network card has failed.