A wireless NIC performs the same functions as a wired NIC except that it_____.
A) does not transmit the packet
B) uses an antenna instead of a wired connection
C) contains special memory
D) does not use parallel transmission

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A wireless NIC uses an antenna to connect to a wireless network rather than a wired connection. It performs the same functions as a wired NIC in terms of transmitting and receiving packets, but does so wirelessly. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the difference between a wired and wireless NIC.

A Wireless NIC Performs the Same Functions as a Wired