Do I HAVE to have a NIC card?

I want to connect my new low-end laptop to my Road Runner Cable Modem. When I
install the software, I am told that I do not have a NIC installed but I do
have an available IRQ. Does this mean I HAVE to have a NIC?

Thanks,
DD
.

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