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Definitions of 10Base2 etc..

When you see something like 10Base2 or 10Base5, the first number is the speed in Mbps and the other one, if made x100 you will get the distance, depending on the last number (or letter) you can even determine the type of the cable. There are only a few exceptions. See below for detailed information:

10BaseT

Cable Type: Unshielded Twisted Pair

Maximum length: 100m

Connector: RJ45

100BaseT

Cable Type: Unshielded Twisted Pair

Maximum length: 100m

Connector: RJ45

10BaseTX

Cable Type: Unshielded Twisted Pair

Maximum length: 220m

Connector: RJ45

10Base2

Cable Type: Thinnet (Coaxial)

Maximum length: 185m

Connector: BNC

10Base5

Cable Type: Thicknet (Coaxial)

Maximum length: 500m

Connector: BNC

10BaseF

Cable Type: Fiber Optic

Maximum length: 2km

Connector: SC

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