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The Intersection of Consumer Demands & Wireless Technology:: A Roadmap To The Lifecycle of A DAS Project

This document provides an overview of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and the lifecycle of a DAS project. It discusses: 1) The key components of a DAS including the carrier interface to bring in wireless signals, the distribution system to spread the signals through fiber optic cables and remote units, and antenna systems to broadcast the signals. 2) Important considerations for DAS deployment including obtaining approvals from wireless carriers, meeting their requirements for signal strength and quality, and ensuring the system design is validated through modeling and testing. 3) The role of wireless carriers in the DAS process and how the system must be deployed according to their specifications and FCC regulations for using licensed frequencies.

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The Intersection of Consumer Demands & Wireless Technology:: A Roadmap To The Lifecycle of A DAS Project

This document provides an overview of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and the lifecycle of a DAS project. It discusses: 1) The key components of a DAS including the carrier interface to bring in wireless signals, the distribution system to spread the signals through fiber optic cables and remote units, and antenna systems to broadcast the signals. 2) Important considerations for DAS deployment including obtaining approvals from wireless carriers, meeting their requirements for signal strength and quality, and ensuring the system design is validated through modeling and testing. 3) The role of wireless carriers in the DAS process and how the system must be deployed according to their specifications and FCC regulations for using licensed frequencies.

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The Intersection of Consumer

Demands & Wireless Technology:


A Roadmap to the Lifecycle of a DAS Project

Presented By:
Calendar of Events
Introduction to your Presenter
Ron Plecas
Manager, IBW Channel Sales, CommScope

Ron has been engaged in the in-building wireless


marketplace for 14 years. His knowledge and
expertise stem from working for carriers,
integrators and manufacturers. Ron’s current
position within CommScope has allowed him to
wear several hats. His roles have included
business development, technical support for
wireless carriers, and channel management for
in-building wireless partners.
Today’s Agenda
• Definition of Terms
• What is a DAS?
• Carrier Interface
• Components
• Considerations
Common DAS Terms
•IBW: In-building Wireless
•WSP: Wireless Service Provider (Carrier)
•HetNet: Heterogeneous Network
•DAS: Distributed Antenna System
 Cellular Enhancement
 Radio Frequency Repeater System
 Neutral Host: Multi Carrier
•Technology: 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
•RF Signal Sources
 Booster
 Cellular Repeater
 BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier)
 BTS = Base Transceiver Station
 Small Cell
What is a DAS System?
A System that takes a Donor signal or a local Wireless Service Provider (WSP)
Base Station signal and re-broadcasts it within the interior of the building while:

IBW SYSTEM IBW SYSTEM IBW SYSTEM


Enhances the signal to The subsystem Signal Source Options:
ensure it is dominant • Receives the Radio
compared to the Frequency (RF) signals Dedicated Cell Site
outdoor signal's)
• Consolidates all RF
Hand-off a call (both Off-Air Repeater
• Transports them down a
ways) transparently to common infrastructure
the Outdoor / Macro
network DAS Applications
Non impacting to the • Public Safety
WSP’s network • Land Mobile Radios
• Commercial (cell phones, tablets, etc.)
DAS Building Blocks

• Wireless Carrier Interface


– Bring in wireless signal
• Distribution System
– Distribute Wireless Signal
Wireless Carrier Interface

Roof/Building mounted CellMax Donor Antenna:


Capture RF signal from WSP Tower
Wireless Carrier Interface

Option 1: Repeater/Bi-Directional Amplifier

PURPOSE:
• Bring in wireless signal(s) from outside wireless network
• Feed distributed antenna system (DAS) with wireless signals
to improve indoor wireless services
• Each Wireless Service Provider requires a dedicated
Repeater
Wireless Carrier Interface
Option 2: Cellular Base Station
Base Station- Instead of using the nearby cell tower as a signal
source, the wireless carriers may provide a base station on premise,
which generates the RF signals. The base station is connected via T-
1 lines back to the carriers MSO.
Wireless Carrier Interface
Who Decides?
Option 1 Option 2
Repeater Base Station

Selection Criteria:
•Number of wireless subscribers
• Can the outside macro-network support this additional traffic?
• If Yes, then Option 1 is choice
• If No, Option 2 is choice
Wireless Carrier Interface
Client Considerations
Option 1 Option 2
Repeater Base Station

• Ambiance – Antennas on the roof


• Roof penetrations for cabling • Space available
• Available outside signal from each WSP
Distribution System

Fiber Head-End- converts the RF signal to Radio-over-fiber


(RoF), which is then transmitted down single-mode fiber-
optic cable to the fiber remote unit
Antenna System

Single-Mode or Multi-Mode Fiber- carries the converted RF


signal to the fiber remote unit
Distributed Antenna System
Remote Units- converts the RFoF transmission (Public Safety,
Cellular, PCS, AWS and SMR) back to an RF signal
Antenna System
HELIAX ½” 50 Ohm cables carry the RF signal from the
remote to the coverage antenna
CAT 6A cable carries the RF signal from the remote to the
coverage antenna
Antenna Selection

CELLMAX-D-CPUSE
Directional

CELLMAX-O-CPUSE
Omni directional
Off-Air Signal
Source
Head End
Equipment

Fiber Optic
Backbone

Remote
Unit

Interior
Antennas

Micro/Pico
Cell

To/From
Carrier(s)
Presented By:
Active Distributed Antenna System
w/Optional Signal Sources
DAS Considerations
• Different that Wi-Fi which is unlicensed frequencies.
• The Wireless Service Providers own these frequencies–
licensed.
• Use of these frequencies are…
– Regulated by the FCC
– Requires formal (explicit) approvals for use
• Failure to follow these “rules of engagement” may result
in…
– Possible legal action
– System being turned off by the Wireless Carrier
– It does not matter who PAYS for the DAS

For more Information regarding FCC Regulations


:http://wireless.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/industrial-boosters/index.html
DAS Considerations
• The System Design for the DAS must be approved by the
Wireless Service Provider based upon their specific design
requirements regarding:
– Defined Frequencies both present and future
– Approved Products
– Required Signal Strength (bars on phone) and quality of signal
within the building to insure a positive caller experience
– Dedicated RF Source
– Acceptance Package For Approval
• Must be done in approved SW – iBwave
• Design layout of components and cable paths on top of floor plans
• Link Budget showing loss from RF Input throughout the system
• Propagation Analysis of signal strength within the complex
Summary
• There are different options when deploying a DAS
solution:
• Passive vs. Active
• There are two components to a DAS Deployment:
• Carrier Interface (Bringing Signal In)
• Distribution of the signal
• The Wireless Service Providers are stakeholders in
the process regardless of who is paying for the
solution.
• Licensed Frequencies require specific requirements
for deployment.
• Who is responsible for the deployment of a DAS?
Our Next Session

How to Select a Trusted DAS Partner:


CommScope VAR Qualifications & Key Attributes
of a Valued DAS Partner

May 19, 2015

More Information:
http://www.das-cell.com
http://www.commscope.com/Solutions/Wireless-Solutions/
Contact Information
Ron Plecas
[email protected]
Manager, IBW Channel Sales
CommScope

Rick Baldasarre
[email protected]
Sr. Mobility Solutions Architect
Vision Technologies

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