DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
Does anyone have experience building Wi-Fiâ„¢ antennas ?
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Wi-Fiâ„¢ Antennas
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BobL43
DIY Senior Member
Hi Don, no, but a couple of years ago, I Googled this and found a website or 2 that gave the info and directions to build them. Today I just found a soup can version of one: http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html
But these days, lots of vendors seem to have them for sale. Do your devices have connections for external antennae?
How far do you need to reach? N, G?
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DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
Thanks Bob.
Yes most good wireless device have connectors. (Until they get outlawed)
I was building mine using Cans. So far I can get ¼ mile range but would like to make it better.
The price is to high for the built ones, When We have the Technology...
Thank You. I will check that site out. Have a great day
Yes most good wireless device have connectors. (Until they get outlawed)
I was building mine using Cans. So far I can get ¼ mile range but would like to make it better.
The price is to high for the built ones, When We have the Technology...
Thank You. I will check that site out. Have a great day
LLigetfa
DIYer, not in the trades
CanTennas are more hype than substance. If you want to build a good highgain antenna and have an old sat dish kicking around, try this:
http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/15/how-to-build-a-wifi-biquad-dish-antenna/
That said, the quality and length of the wire and the entrance protection for the coax makes it impractical in most cases. I just use outdoor radios that many WISPs use.
http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/15/how-to-build-a-wifi-biquad-dish-antenna/
That said, the quality and length of the wire and the entrance protection for the coax makes it impractical in most cases. I just use outdoor radios that many WISPs use.
DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
DonL
Jack of all trades Master of one
I would like to do dual band N, but building a 2.4 Gig is tricky enough. But 5 Gig would be nice.
The 2400 Mhz band is getting very congested. And Microwave Oven interference sucks.
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