<P> RG - 58 in versions RG - 58A / U or RG - 58C / U was once widely used in `` thin '' Ethernet ( 10BASE2 ) , for which it provides a maximum segment length of 185 meters . However , it has been almost completely replaced by twisted - pair cabling such as Cat 5 , Cat 6 , and similar cables in data networking applications . </P>
<P> RG - 58 in versions RG - 58A / U or RG - 58C / U was once widely used in `` thin '' Ethernet ( 10BASE2 ) , for which it provides a maximum segment length of 185 meters . However , it has been almost completely replaced by twisted - pair cabling such as Cat 5 , Cat 6 , and similar cables in data networking applications . </P>
what is considered the maximum length of an rg58 segment
what is considered the maximum length of an rg58 segment
185 meters
185 meters