Pci Peripheral Component Interconnect
Uses of PCI for Computer Networking PCI was traditionally used as the computer bus interface for network adapters add-in cards including both Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters for desktop PCs. Consumers could buy desktop PCs with these cards pre-installed or also buy and plug in their own cards separately as needed. In addition, PCI technology was also incorporated into standards for laptop computers. CardBus is a PC Card (sometimes called PCMCIA) form factor for connecting thin, credit-card-like external adapters onto a PCI bus....