Then, attach them to the inside of the metal cookware using twist-ties, tape, or hot glue. Next, plug the antenna into your computer using the extension cable.
Finally, aim the antenna at a remote WiFi transmitter. For tips on how to fine tune the antenna once you're connected, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings.
Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Author Info Last Updated: May 6, All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. This small device, about the size of your thumb, provides WiFi capability to your computer. You will need this even if your computer has integrated wireless.
For best compatibility, get one that includes the The shape is important. For cost effectiveness, look for a small thumb-shaped device. Although they may be harder to mount, they perform better in more demanding setups.
There you have it, 10 DIY Wi-Fi projects you can make for cheap and enjoy a long distance internet range. Most of the projects will only require you to invest in basic hand tools and a few locally available materials. Now is the right time to maximize your Wi-Fi potential. Robert has a knack for the written word and an unquenchable thirst for learning that he applies wholeheartedly to every project he tackles.
His eight years of freelance writing experience spans a range of web content, tech product reviews, blog posts, and SEO. He finds technological advancements and DIY projects quite fascinating. Watching movies is his thing so he is always up-to-date with netflix series. Homemade Wi-Fi Antenna. Share Share Tweet Email. This mode is much more low level. Do you want to boost your WIFI?
Looking for a DIY antenna? You can build your own WIFI antenna by having a look at this tutorial. In this video, we learn to make a powerful WiFi antenna for a long-range signal catcher. Home Made 2. It works great too. I wanna show you how to make 1km range wifi antenna at home easy way. You can see my another log range Wifi antenna video from CAD or end screen.
Lost your password? Source: siamagazin. The performance was pretty spectacular for this easy to build antenna. I was able to see the WiFi of a hotel that was 2 miles away from my home. The most difficult part was connecting the antenna to the USB modem. Okay well I read through the entire post and I saw many things that made a lot of sense, also saw a lot of unnecessary flaming, but I do have a few comments to make. Right off the bat the one individual that asked about having his modem in the basement with a rotating antenna on the roof needs a reality check.
Take the dongle apart and connect a USB extension cable to it and mount it directly on the antenna assembly. Paper clips vs copper, at this frequency it's not going to make much difference, however the specific model was generated using 14awg copper.
Someone said glue it all to cardboard then cover it with more cardboard actually a strong and stable design, original author said build around popsicle sticks wooden , both are subject to absorbing moisture from the air and either can have a poor dielectric constant, I would suggest some kind of plastic they make popsicles with plastic sticks.
The lengths of the elements, the spacing between them, and keeping them all in the same plane and parallel to each other is the most important consideration. If you use the folded dipole make sure the folded part is perpendicular to the plane of the rest of the antenna and use ohm twin lead to connect to the dongle, but your SWR will probably be much higher, reducing your effective gain and possibly resulting in early failure of the dongle.
Horizontal vs vertical, after you have your antenna connected and have connected to some network you can try rotating it about its horizontal axis to see if you can get a better aspect on the other antenna more bars.
All in all though good job to Biotele, it's cheap, it's easy, and if done right will provide excellent results. I did not build this antenna, but I built 2 antennae very similar before reading this post, My son and I live almost 2 miles apart and either of us can stream p movies from the other's house during a thunderstorm. Reply 1 year ago. Was the setup with your son line of sight, or was there any foliage between you?
Was this able to extend the original wifi network to the second location? Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. Reply 7 years ago on Introduction. Thanks upon this project. For my recommendation, I would advise you to use a usb to Ethernet adapter then feed your router with Ethernet as usual.
I'm a ham radio operator and have build many yagi antennas and am going to build this one. Here's a suggestion. Then you do not need to print out the guide. Also realize there are factors outside your control so getting accuracy to about 1 mm is good enough for element spacing and length. If you aren't that accurate, it will just decrease the gain some, but the antenna will still work much better than an omnidirectional one.
Question 1 year ago. I still dont get where to put the wires on the natena I have USB wifi with external port for antena, I have the coaxial cable Bit did not see ani diagram where to solder them on the antena..
May be I miss something because of poor english, so please someone to help with a simple diagram on Paint. PS This looks exactly like an oldschool external TV antena. If I use one wouldnt be better?!
Question 1 year ago on Step 4. Question 2 years ago on Step 2. As others have pointed out, the impedance matching is done poorly and not even explained properly.
I have added a picture of a matched element that also acts as an impedance transformer. The 2. That means you use a 2in wire, solder the center of the coax to its center, then fold one leg in half and solder it to the shielding.
See image. This is why those internal laptop antennas out of stamped metal have that shape. It's the quarter-wave hoof. Reply 2 years ago.
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