SignalBooster.com blogs filtered by distributed antenna system topics. Enjoy reading exciting DAS-related cell phone signal booster blogs. Passive and Active DAS helps enhance the benefits of mobile telecommunication technology by ensuring 3G, 4G, LTE coverage indoors and outdoors in a variety of different settings. These systems can be very advanced and may require professional installation by qualified installers. Contact us to schedule site survey to ascertain how it can help your wireless telecom needs.
Why DAS Solutions and DAS Installations by SignalBooster.com?
Jan 22, 2018
We provide optical networking DAS installations as DAS solutions to deliver reliable coverage in the most challenging environments. DAS = Distributed Antenna Systems. Our Aim Is to Ensure That People Stay Safe and Connected in Today’s Rapidly Changing World. Today, wireless technologies including GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, Mobile WiMAX and DMB...
Active DAS vs. Passive DAS (aka. Signal Booster)
Apr 18, 2017
SureCall Industrial and Commercial Cell Phone Signal Boosters are Passive Distributed Antenna Systems (Passive DAS). What is the difference between these and Active Distributed Antenna Systems (Active DAS)? Passive DAS is a more economical alternative to Active DAS and the typical timeline is shorter than an Active DAS. Distributed Antenna...
What is the main difference between Active DAS and Passive DAS?
Apr 20, 2018
Two types of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and their differences. A DAS, which stands for Distributed Antenna Systems uses various components to provide signal inside of a home, office or commercial building. Some of these components require power to function and others don't. This is the main difference between active...
How do DAS (Distributed Antenna System) Installers Make DAS Work?
Mar 23, 2018
This post will answer your questions, "What is DAS?" and "How do Distributed Antenna System installers make it work?". We will also outline our offering of turnkey DAS installation services which consists of a site survey, system design, quotation, professional installation by certified installers, and obtaining all necessary approvals and...
Outdoor DAS (oDAS) vs. Indoor DAS (iDAS): Systems Deployment Service
Aug 15, 2018
What is a Distributed Antenna System (DAS)? A DAS (distributed antenna system) consists of a network of antennas that offer comprehensive wireless cellular service for an area, structure or building. DAS technology was developed to address problems with mobile connectivity faced by many building owners. How Does DAS Work? Active...
Small Cell installation service vs Passive DAS and Active DAS installs
Oct 27, 2017
For large areas that require 3G, 4G, and LTE Plus or Advanced signal boost, there are several cellular boosting installation options available to improve mobile reception. Passive distributed antenna systems (Passive DAS) also known as cell phone signal boosters are great for lower end of square footage spectrum up to...
The "Neutral Host" in DAS Installations
Apr 11, 2016
With Neutral Host in DAS installations, ownership of system is shifted from carrier to a third-party system provider, a DAS integrator, or the building owner. In today's globalized world, the continuing demand for improved technology means there's always a new product or solution which requires a new name, and it...
Public Safety DAS Monitoring Device and Installation
Dec 28, 2018
Systems ensure that emergency responders are able to use wireless communications while handling an emergency situation inside a building structure are known as Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). These systems are not only crucial for first responders to public safety scenarios, but also for building owners and others who...
BDA DAS Equipment Types Supplied by SignalBooster.com
Nov 27, 2018
Our field of expertise is in stocking BDA and DAS equipment as well as design and implementation/ installation of systems within buildings that improve upon the coverage of wireless signals. The provision of optimal applications based on budget and technical constraints is our primary design goal. DAS Diagram. The standard...
Blown Fiber and Jetted Fiber DAS Installations
Apr 13, 2016
Blown Fiber and Jetted Fiber are two new terms we're hearing in wireless networking industry regarding DAS installations. These terms are used to describe the use of compressed air when placing microfiber cable. Both these terms suggest that the microfiber is being pushed or propelled by air through a microduct;...
Commercial Building Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Overview
Aug 13, 2018
What is a Commercial Building Distributed Antenna System (DAS)? Did you know that over 80 percent of cellular phone calls start or end inside a building, not outside? A DAS consists of a network of small antennas installed throughout a building to deal with isolated spots of poor Wi-Fi or...
Enterprise DAS: Commercial Building Distributed Antenna Systems
Jul 25, 2018
As an owner or manager of a multi-tenant building, office tower, hotel or shopping mall, mobile connectivity may be your top concern due to repeated complaints. You may have this sinking feeling inside of you whenever an employee, tenant or customer complains about not getting a strong cell signal inside...
Passive Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Annunciator/ Monitor
Jul 27, 2018
The new SureCall Guardian 3 QR public safety signal booster fully complies with the NFPA-1221 and NFPA-72 standards. It now also has full support by the DAS annunciator. This DAS alert panel is a Public Safety Distributed Antenna System (DAS) annunciating or monitoring panel (model 1221-B). The DASalert annunciating panel provides...
Signal Boosters vs Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
Aug 17, 2016
There are many property managers and business owners out there who're struggling with less-than-perfect cell phone, wi-fi, and HDTV reception (and in some cases a complete lack of service) in their buildings. These people are searching for solutions to this frustrating problem. If you’re a business manager or owner looking...
Why You Need Public Safety DAS Installed.
Mar 23, 2018
Today's modern construction materials and building techniques can degrade or entirely block both internal and external wireless communications. DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) were developed to extend wireless coverage within buildings to enable the efficient operation of cell phones and radios, regardless of where they are located in the building. All...
How Important is Location of Headend in a DAS?
Apr 06, 2016
Anyone who owns their own home or has made a real estate investment has heard the phrase "Location, Location, Location" - which is real-estate lingo for the top three elements in property values. Isn't it interesting how identical or similar buildings constructed with identical or almost-identical materials can differ in...
Advanced Public Safety DAS and BDA System Guide
Dec 18, 2018
Due to an important element of public safety, building owners and real estate developers alike face numerous roadblocks before buildings can be approved for public use and occupancy. The safety of the public is a primary concern in larger buildings, with the need for first responders to effectively communicate with...
Installing Public Safety DAS in LEED Certified Buildings
Oct 24, 2017
This post provides an overview of installing Public Safety Distributed Antenna System in LEED Certified Buildings. We specialize in installing Public Safety DAS in such buildings. What is LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that assesses the energy efficiency of a building and its...
DAS Maintenance Service and Technical Support 24/7/365
Apr 07, 2016
DAS Monitoring and Maintenance Service Available 24/7/365. It seems that today, we're living in a society that is, "always on". This means that the lines between on and off hours, work and play, have become very blurred. And with today's advanced technology, business is taking place around the world every...
Fiber DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) and Small Cell Systems
Sep 09, 2013
What Is a DAS? We know that DAS technology has been available for many years, but what exactly is a Fiber DAS system and why is DAS becoming so important? DAS stands for Distributed Antenna System. In the past, indoor cellular coverage became unreliable due to issues with bringing RF...
Passive Intermodulation (PIM): DAS and Signal Booster RF Interference
Dec 28, 2017
Interference becomes a real challenge when 2G and 3G wireless network infrastructures are overlaid with 4G LTE networks. Although PIM has always been an issue for RF communications involving more than one frequency, LTE is more sensitive to these effects. Cell phone signal booster systems and passive or active distributd...
iBWave Design for Installation of Passive DAS Signal Boosters
Sep 11, 2017
What is iBWave Design and Why is it Important? Simply put, iBWave Design is an industry standard for designing in-building wireless networks. It is the most powerful software to design large and complex in-building wireless networks. Therefore, we use this cell phone signal booster and distributed antenna system design software for...
5 Main Components of Active DAS (Distributed Antenna System)
Feb 26, 2018
In-And-Outs of an Active DAS: Basics, Components, and More. Large concrete structures. Thousands of cellular devices. There never was a better time for DAS. Amidst the rise of 4G technology and the emergence of 5G, the world is in the midst of a digital revolution. The need to serve wireless...
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS): Guide for Installers and End-Users
Jan 07, 2019
The role of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) in improving cell connectivity issues is paramount. It hasn't taken long for North America to become dependent on their devices. With this dependence has come increasing frustration caused by dropped calls, weak cell phone signals, and other connectivity issues. Businesses and individuals alike can...
High Speed DAS Fiber Optic Cabling with "Multiplexing Techniques".
Apr 04, 2016
Various multiplexing technologies, such as Space Division, Time Division, and Wavelength Division Multiplexing, are helping facilitate the advancement of network speeds on fiber-optic cabling. Below, we will examine each of these technologies. Space Division Multiplexing. Also known as parallel fibers or parallel optics, space division multiplexing is used to add...
Bi-Directional Amplifiers BDA vs DAS Distributed Antenna Systems
Sep 18, 2017
Active DAS Distributed Antenna Systems (Full Fiber) for OVER 500,000 sq. ft. versus Passive DAS or BDA Bi-Directional Amplifiers for UP TO 500,000 sq. ft. What is BDA or Bi-Directional Amplifier System and When Is It Ideally Implemented? A consumer, commercial, and public safety BDA System is also known as a...
Cell Phone Signal Booster Integrator, DAS Wireless System Integrators.
Feb 01, 2018
Living in a home or working in a commercial or business environment where the cellular signal is weak can lower the quality of life. Business profits can dip significantly. Installing a cell phone signal booster kit or distributed antenna system (DAS) in your business premises or residence requires integration with...
Active DAS Hybrid In-Building Signal Enhancing Solution for Business
May 28, 2018
For quality in-building cellular signal coverage solution, you simply can't beat our Cel-Fi Quatra Active DAS (Distributed Antenna System) Hybrid Array Solution. Compatible with both single and multiple carrier environments, ours is a scalable solution and the most sustainable, cost-efficient DAS for enterprise solution for deployments between 20,000 ft.² and...
Passive DAS Array In-Building Signal Improving Solution for Business
May 29, 2018
Today's Passive DAS (Distributed Antenna System) Array Solutions are a combination of key components that make it work. These components are: Quality Assurance, our industry-leading team of Design Engineers and Certified Integrators, and absolute best cellular signal boosting equipment available on the market today. When it comes to sustainable, high-quality...
Public Safety DAS and BDA Requirements to comply with NFPA codes
Oct 26, 2017
Public Safety Communication system is defined as a wireless communications system that is used by first responders and emergency services, such as medical and ambulance services, police, first responders and disaster response units. This system is used exclusively to respond to emergency situations where there is a threat to life...
Components of Passive DAS Cell / Public Safety Signal Booster Install
Mar 14, 2018
When it comes to installing signal enhancing solutions for 3G, 4G, LTE cell service and public safety, Passive DAS is an indisputable choice by signal booster installers for most of the enterprise structures and public infrastructures out there. Faster deployment time and relatively cheaper installation costs make passive DAS (Distributed...
What is Public Safety DAS and How to Install, Monitor, Maintain?
Mar 21, 2014
Every jurisdiction has its own regulations and laws regarding coverage for public safety radio. While no two technological systems are alike, DAS (distributed antenna system) technology can vary and be customized to suit the needs of each individual project. For this reason, an engineer qualified in DAS technology is required...
Active vs. Passive DAS Signal Booster Installation: Cost and Benefit Analysis
Jan 29, 2017
If you’re looking to invest in a system to boost indoor wireless signal reception, a faux pas can cost hundreds of thousands dollars in needless expenses and months of unnecessary delay in installation. And in addition to that, an improper choice may not even help with all types of required signal...
Is your In-Building DAS Cell Coverage Future-Proof or Future-Ready?
Aug 16, 2018
Modern-day buildings are rife with concrete, insulations, and thick weather-proof glasses - In short, everything that degrades the performance of your in-building wireless connectivity. Thankfully, technologies such as Distributed Antenna System (DAS) or Small Cells and Repeaters come to our rescue. But if you think of DAS, nothing beats the...
More Efficient, Lower Cost DAS w/ CPRI (Common Public Radio Interface)
Dec 28, 2017
DAS solutions fed by CPRI have been proven to improve performance and reduce overall cost when compared to DAS architectures that are based on traditional RF. What is CPRI? CPRI stands for Common Public Radio Interface. It is a wireless communications network specification that is still evolving. It is defined...
BDA or DAS Public Safety 700 800 900 MHz SMR Signal Enhancement
Feb 27, 2018
Public Safety 700 800 900 MHz SMR Signal Boosting with In-Building Bi-Directional Amplifier System (BDA) or Signal Enhancement with Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Public Safety 700, 800, 900 MHz SMR Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA): Public Safety 700, 800, 900 MHz SMR Distributed Antenna System (DAS): Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) may be...