Definition

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.

This was last updated in March 2009
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