Network cards are typically necessary parts of PC purchases in even the smallest offices because of the wide use of broadband internet and P2P networking  Even if the cost of buying Ethernet adapters by themselves later were the same as buying them bundled, your clients should always get Ethernet adapters with PC purchases.  

Adding Network Cards to PC Purchases

When adding Ethernet adapters as part of PC purchases you don’t need to worry about them being compatible with other hardware components.  All device driver installation and configuration are pre-determined.  

Clients also will be more able to get help from a PC vendor’s tech support because the PC vendor will know the Ethernet adapter as part of the whole PC purchase; it will be supported.   Similarly, adapters will be part of the warranties.  

What Else about Ethernet Adapters?

Ethernet adapters are often built into motherboards on desktop PCs and notebooks.  Therefore, you don’t  have to worry about adding or subtracting them.  They will just show up on the PC motherboard as another port.

Unfortunately, if the Ethernet adapter breaks and is part of PC purchases, the manufacturer has to replace the whole motherboard.  If this occurs beyond the warranty period, you can disable it and install another Ethernet adapter as a PCI or PCMCIA expansion slot.  

Added By:  Joshua Feinberg