(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)