Scope:
ASU University Technology Office developed a Request for Proposal for selection of a Vendor to design, install and manage a Neutrally-Hosted Common Network Wireless Communications Distributed Antenna System. After evalutating all responses ASU awarded to NextG Networks. It is intended that this relationship will allow maximum flexibility in addressing all University needs in expanding coverage for cellular and wireless services by providing ubiquitous and robust outdoor coverage and maximum in-building wireless penetration on and around the University campuses for minimal or no cost to the University.
The proposed DAS network will consist of microcellular nodes (microcells) located in a designed pattern to provide a high quality RF signal presence in the required areas. Centralized hub equipment is expected to interconnect the nodes and distribute the wireless carrier's RF signal via fiber-optic cable. The architecture is presumed to be comprised of multi-protocol, frequency-independent microcellular nodes. Within each microcell, each wireless carrier will be afforded their individual RF signal path(s) allowing as much autonomy as possible. The microcells will be connected to a centralized "Hub" or "Base Station" location, where the wireless carriers connect to their specific base station electronics. The solution shall be flexible enough to extend a variety of spectrum allocations to the node groups. The Hub shall scale to support multiple base stations. The microcell's wide-area distribution shall appear logically to resemble a "horizontal macro tower" with access shared amongst multiple wireless carriers.
