10base2
(Or "cheapernet") The variant of {Ethernet} that
uses thin {coaxial} cable (RG-58 or similar), as opposed to
{10base5} cable.
The "10" means 10 {Mbps}, "base" means "baseband" as opposed
to {radio frequency} and "2" means a maximum single cable
length of 200m.
(1995-11-14)