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Detale
06-13-2010, 04:11 PM
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.
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4307/ffjcl9dgaa0ejrpmedium51.jpg
The full instructions here. (http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-dirty-USB-wifi-dongle-waveguide/)

Expeto
06-13-2010, 08:17 PM
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
06-13-2010, 10:23 PM
I don't think that's the idea of it bud. It's supposed to amplify the signal not make it directional.

Cabalo
06-14-2010, 12:54 AM
Nice.
I've found this (http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Wi-Fi-Extender/)way more useful to me.

Detale
06-14-2010, 02:38 AM
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
06-14-2010, 03:53 AM
Haven't tried yet, my printer is out of ink :blushing:
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
06-14-2010, 04:44 PM
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 :(

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/hBCnrkrjsX5lP6MMPrjlQpUm0fcRqbquXi3PCIL4z9gW9H1aMpsfIgwMvFa8Gv4HfSl90nQ1hT1yyP1-VeEuDboVp_-N9tOqjb4Y4Jgqy_nxrn7AVE1XocX2Vygu

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

Cabalo
06-14-2010, 07:41 PM
Doesn't that router allow an attachable external antenna ?

Detale
06-15-2010, 01:13 AM
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.