In the term 10BaseT, what does the 'T' represent?

The 'T' in 10BaseT specifically stands for "Twisted pair." This designation indicates that the cabling used for this type of Ethernet standard is made up of twisted pair cables, which are a common type of cable used for networking due to their ability to reduce electromagnetic interference and crosstalk between pairs of wires.

In the context of the 10BaseT specification, the term indicates the maximum transmission speed of 10 Mbps and the physical medium it uses, which in this case is indeed twisted pair wiring. This standard was significant in the development of local area networks (LANs), allowing devices to communicate effectively over shorter distances using copper cabling.