Technical Definitions: What is 10base5? 10base5 Definition.

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10base5 Definition

An {Ethernet} network cabling specification operating at ten {Mbps}, "baseband" (as opposed to {radio frequency}), and with a maximum single cable length of 500 metres.  This is normally carried on {RG8} cable. Compare {10base2}, {10baseT}. (2002-06-17)

Definition Provided By Denis Howe