Extending wireless communication RF coverage inside building
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1. A method of communicating using a repeater antenna assembly, comprising:
- automatically adjusting a gain of the repeater antenna assembly based upon a pathloss associated with the repeater antenna assembly.
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Abstract
A wireless communication system includes at least one repeater antenna assembly for providing adequate RF coverage within a building, such as a home. An example repeater antenna assembly has an automatically adjustable gain that is controlled responsive to a pathloss associated with a received signal to avoid base station transceiver desensitization and positive feedback. A disclosed assembly avoids base station desensitization and positive feedback. Another disclosed technique maintains a selected minimum link budget within the building.
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1. A method of communicating using a repeater antenna assembly, comprising:
automatically adjusting a gain of the repeater antenna assembly based upon a pathloss associated with the repeater antenna assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A repeater antenna assembly, comprising:
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a first antenna;
a second antenna;
a coupler for coupling the first and second antennas, the coupler having an automated gain adjustor that automatically adjusts a gain of the assembly responsive to a pathloss associated with the first antenna. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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