Wi-Fiâ„¢ Antennas

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DonL

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Does anyone have experience building Wi-Fiâ„¢ antennas ?

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Does anyone have experience building Wi-Fi™ antennas ?

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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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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
 

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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.
 

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How far do you need to reach? N, G?

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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