In exemplary embodiments, optional distributed switching network 114 couples the at least one upstream component 112A with the at least one remote unit 104. In other embodiments, the at least one remote unit 104 is directly coupled to the at least one upstream component 112A. Distributed switching network 114 may include one or more distributed antenna switches or other components that functionally distribute downlink signals from the at least one upstream component 112A to the at least one remote unit 104. Distributed switching network 114 also functionally distributes uplink signals from the at least one remote unit 104 to the at least one upstream component 112A. In exemplary embodiments, the distributed switching network 114 can be controlled by a separate controller or another component of the system. In exemplary embodiments, the switching elements of the distributed switching network 114 are controlled either manually or automatically. In exemplary embodiments, the routes can be pre-determined and static. In other exemplary embodiments, the routes can dynamically change based on time of day, load, or other factors.