distributed antenna system (DAS)
A distributed antenna system (DAS) is a way to efficiently distribute wireless connections
inside a large building where steel columns and layers of concrete can interfere with wireless
signals. A DAS can be used to get rid of "dead zones" by routing radio frequency (RF) signals
through fiber or copper cabling from a single base station to multiple antennas
located throughout the building.
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Wendy Chretien explains Distributed
Antenna Systems.
Michael Morisy explains how a a
distributed antenna system can streamline wireless management.
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