Quick-and-dirty-USB-wifi-dongle

[Detale]

Oh I am SOOOO going to try this when I have time.

introQuick and dirty USB wifi dongle waveguide


This is a five minute fix to stealing neighbour net, it's not that pretty but it's simple and rather effective, plus it's fully adjustable for angles of up and down, not just side to side.

I haven't bothered with Db gains because if you're serious enough to care about them then you've got the wrong waveguide, this will however take a just out of reach network and make a decent connection possible.

Disclaimer - This project involved stabbing things with sharp things to make more sharp things, the edges of the can can be very sharp and I cannot be held responsible for any damage done to yourself, those around you or any passing badgers.

Tentatively entered in the USB contest, not sure if this'll qualify but here's hoping.

The full instructions here.

[Expeto]

I once did something like this, directed it to my room, it made sure neighbours at the other directions didn't get any signal from my modem

[Detale]

I don't think that's the idea of it bud. It's supposed to amplify the signal not make it directional.

[Cabalo]

Nice.
I've found this way more useful to me.

[Detale]

Hmmm maybe I'll try that one too. Do you notice a difference??

Also bud could you please change the tittle of this thread for me to

Quick-and-dirty-USB-wifi-dongle

Thanks

[Cabalo]

Haven't tried yet, my printer is out of ink
But will try it 100% sure, as I have a zone in the second floor of my house where I barely get coverage, so this will put its name to the test.

[Detale]

Thats exactly the same issue I have. I live in a 3 floor building and for some odd reason the room directly above the room the router is kept in has touch and go service. The problem I just now realized is my router has no antenna



So I don't think the 2nd option will work too well

[Cabalo]

Doesn't that router allow an attachable external antenna ?

[Detale]

Honestly I haven't even looked I just got home now 9 PM and I'm too tired to go down and look, will take a peek tomorrow.