Backhaul link for distributed antenna system

摘要

A distributed antenna and backhaul system provide network connectivity for a small cell deployment. Rather than building new structures, and installing additional fiber and cable, embodiments described herein disclose using high-bandwidth, millimeter-wave communications and existing power line infrastructure. Above ground backhaul connections via power lines and line-of-sight millimeter-wave band signals as well as underground backhaul connections via buried electrical conduits can provide connectivity to the distributed base stations. An overhead millimeter-wave system can also be used to provide backhaul connectivity. Modules can be placed onto existing infrastructure, such as streetlights and utility poles, and the modules can contain base stations and antennas to transmit the millimeter-waves to and from other modules.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a memory to store instructions; and a processor, communicatively coupled to the memory, to facilitate execution of the instructions to perform operations, comprising:
facilitating receipt of a first guided wave received via a power line;converting the first guided wave to an electronic transmission;facilitating transmission of an electronic signal determined from the electronic transmission to a base station device;converting the electronic transmission to a second guided wave; andfacilitating transmission of the second guided wave via the power line.