Abstract: A method and system for detecting whether an antenna is property connected to a distributed antenna network. The current drawn by the antenna is measured and compared against an expected current draw or reference level. The measured level of current drawn by the antenna is indicative of whether the antenna is properly connected or is disconnected. The comparison results may be used as the basis for creating a status message, which is then communicated to a central monitoring unit for each antenna. The central monitoring unit may generate appropriate alarms in response to a status message indicating a fault condition at a particular antenna.

Abstract: A distributed antenna system for providing distributed signal coverage within a facility of one or more wireless networks transmitting one or more RF signals. The distributed antenna system comprises a wireless base station configured to extend coverage of the one or more wireless networks; a backbone coupled to the base station; a plurality of coupler units connected to the backbone; a first plurality of antennas, each connected to one of the coupler units; a plurality of amplifiers coupled to the backbone; and a second plurality of antennas, each connected to one of the amplifiers. The plurality of amplifiers and the second plurality of antennas actively distribute the one or more RF signals during a powered condition and the first plurality of antennas passively distributes the one or more RF signals during a power failure.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting whether an antenna is property connected to a distributed antenna network. The current drawn by the antenna is measured and compared against an expected current draw or reference level. The measured level of current drawn by the antenna is indicative of whether the antenna is properly connected or is disconnected. The comparison results may be used as the basis for creating a status message, which is then communicated to a central monitoring unit for each antenna. The central monitoring unit may generate appropriate alarms in response to a status message indicating a fault condition at a particular antenna.