10base2

10base2 (also known as cheapernet) is a variant of Ethernet that uses thin [coaxial cable]? (RG-58 or similar), as opposed to 10base5 cable.

The "10" means 10 Mbps (millions of bits per second), "base" means baseband? as opposed to [radio frequency]? and "2" means a maximum single cable length of 200m.

See also:

• 10base5
• 10baseT
• Computer network
• Ethernet

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