One of several adaptations of the
Ethernet (
IEEE 802.3) standard for
Local Area Networks (LANs). The 10Base-2 standard (also called
Thinnet) uses 50 ohm
coaxial cable (RG-58 A/U) with maximum lengths of 185 meters. This cable is thinner and more flexible than that used for the 10Base-5 standard. The RG-58 A/U cable is both less expensive and easier to place.
Cables in the 10Base-2 system connect with BNC connectors. The Network Interface Card (NIC) in a computer requires a T-connector where you can attach two cables to adjacent computers. Any unused connection must have a 50 ohm terminator.
The 10Base-2 system operates at 10 Mbps and uses baseband transmission methods.
Also see the Ethernet Designations chart in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.
