ThickNet
ThickNet, also known as 10BASE5 or IEEE 802.3-1985, is an Ethernet standard that requires a specialized coaxial cable to transmit Ethernet frames at a rate of 10Mbps. It derives its nickname, which is a portmanteau of “Thick Ethernet,” from the thick coaxial cable it uses, which is 0.375 inches in diameter.
The designation 10BASE5, assigned to the ThickNet standard by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, provides a quick summary of the characteristics of…
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