stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
Joined: Feb 20, 2006 Posts: 808 Location: MI, USA
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:42 am Post subject: DIY wifi antenna
I stumbled on a DIY wifi antenna they call a "cantenna" which is made from a pringles or coffee can. It improves signal, I want to make one just to see if i can, but there pictures arent the best. anyone here have one? also i bought the "bigger, better" antenna's for my Linksys so I have the old ones to spare.. that saves $ on connetors ect.. but also im wonderingh if i could totally encorporate the old "smaller" antenna inside the coffee can. any pic's, comments etc, welcome... _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
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j8994 Moderator
Joined: Feb 05, 2006 Posts: 1853 Location: Tennessee, USA
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:41 am Post subject:
yeaqh i saw those, i got a book on that stuff, ill have to make a page of it for ya. als oyou do know the cantennas are directional, so it will only cover the area you point it in. and it also creates a form of microwave signals, liek you home microwave, and radar systems used by the military. so dont amp it to much ,or you will fry you skin, lol. i made one that i could cook a hot dog in.
stud_man50 Xbox-HQ Freak Xbox Version: 1.4 Modded: Xecuter3CE
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:06 am Post subject:
supposible the wrt54gs on channel 11 can put out 175mw without a firmware mod.. well mines on channel 11... well see. i know its directional, what im doing now is hacking into my "Q87-WPC54QV12" wireless card and i found a pic to add an external antenna, but the solderpoints are like a D0 point.. and i have a 15watt solder iron, but im not the best at soldering, and when im soldering to this, does the size of wire matter? its a tiny point.. and i want to put a cantenna to my card.. so i can point and shoot to get a signal.. _________________ (2) XBOX v1.4:
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mrgoodbadbites Xbox-HQ Experienced
Joined: Oct 24, 2008 Posts: 116 Location: someware in the mohave desert
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:53 am Post subject:
I recommend u check out this video\|/
http://revision3.com/systm/surfer/
its from my fav podcast n it shows a few ways to boost your wifi signal for next to no money. also check out the other episodes of the podcast, its a awesome podcast for anyone who considers them self at least a little geeky.
ruskalaka Xbox-HQ Member Xbox Version: 1.2 Modded: DUOX 2 cromwell
Joined: Sep 14, 2008 Posts: 71
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:47 am Post subject:
I would suggest you would use a "Biquad" antenna Can easily be made from solid core copper wire and some reflector of some sort i used electrical board one that is not etched just blank I dissapprove the cantenna because they are quite hard to setup and calibrate
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