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Network - 10BaseX

The designations 10Base2, 10Base5, 10BaseF, and 10BaseT refer to various types of baseband Ethernet networks. 10Base2 uses thin coaxial cable. This version can operate at up to 10 megabits per second (Mbps) and can support cable segments of up to 185 meters (607 feet). It is also known as thin Ethernet, ThinNet, or CheaperNet, because thin coaxial cable is considerably less expensive than the thick coaxial cable used in 10Base5 networks. 10Base5 uses thick coaxial cable. This version is the original Ethernet. It can operate at up to 10 Mbps and support cable segments of up to 500 meters (1,640 feet). It is also known as thick Ethernet or ThickNet. 10BaseF is a baseband 802.3-based Ethernet network that uses fiber-optic cable. This version can operate at up to 10 Mbps. Standards for the following specialpurpose versions of 10BaseF are being formulated by the IEEE 802.3: 10BaseFP (fiber passive): For desktops 10BaseFL (fiber link): For intermediate hubs and workgroups 10BaseFB (fiber backbone): For central facility lines between buildings 10Base2 10Base5 10BaseF 66-Type Punch-Down Block 5 10BaseT is a baseband 802.3-based Ethernet network that uses unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable and a star topology. This version can operate at up to 10 Mbps. It is also known as twisted-pair Ethernet or UTP Ethernet. BROADER CATEGORY Ethernet SEE ALSO 1Base5; 10Broad36; 100BaseT