If you are new to DAS, here is an easy way to understand DAS platforms by solving a very simple puzzle. Based on 3 simple rules below you will have to figure out what will be the connection type in picture 1 between the blue ball (Antenna) and the square box (media converter)?
3 simple rules:
- RF travels on coaxial cable. Antenna can only receive RF signal.
- Loss of signal is high in a coaxial cable (signal loss is 50% every 100 ft for a typical ½” cable)
- Signal loss in fiber is minimal even on a long run (such as over 1000 ft)
