Distributed Outdoor Network Apparatus and Methods

摘要

Novel tools and techniques providing for the robust wireless distribution of communications signals from a provider to multiple customer premises. Certain embodiments comprise one or more modular communications apparatuses which are located near to customer premises. The modular communications apparatuses features an enclosure which is, at least in part, transparent to radio frequencies. A modular communications apparatus also typically includes one or more communications radios or transmitter/receiver devices within the enclosure. The apparatus also includes at least one and possibly more than one antenna located within the enclosure along with wire or cable-based signal output apparatus.

主权项

1. A modular communications apparatus comprising:
a housing comprising multiple vertically stacked housing modules, wherein at least a first housing module of the vertically stacked housing modules is transparent to radio frequencies; a communications radio located within a second module of the multiple vertically stacked housing modules; an antenna located within the first housing module, the antenna being in electronic communication with the communications radio, the antenna being further configured to transmit a wireless communications signal to multiple wireless devices located within multiple customer premises; and a base supporting the multiple vertically stacked housing modules.