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Explorer

Jun 29, 2013

Capturing wifi signals

Thought I'd just show my new antenna as suggested by a guy in a computer shop. Works like a hot damn. Bearing in mind...I don't use a cel card or a stick...I grab a signal when I can from UN-encrytped sites. And please... no lectures.

I got a D Link N600 for $30 from Staples and then a pizza foil plate from a dollar store. 3 for 1.50. Sliced it open so that I could hang the adapter into the middle of the foil pan.

Crimp the bottom edge so it has a kind of flat bit...

Works like a charm.

Gary Haupt

25 Replies

Veebyes
Explorer II
Jun 30, 2013
If you are going in for $30 anyway, you might as well spend the extra few $ & get a made for the job dish from a company like Hawking, must be others too, which will take a 1 bar signal & make it 4 if not full scale.
Wishbone51
Explorer
Jun 30, 2013
I use a wireless repeater. Works like a charm.
Matt_Colie
Explorer II
Jun 30, 2013
I did this before I go my Alfa 036.

http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/index.html

It works, but the Alfa is easier and doesn't have to be aimed.

Matt
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Explorer
Jun 30, 2013
Wow sweet!

Gotta try this.

Thanx for passing the idea along.
RockyMt
Explorer II
Jun 30, 2013
Looks pretty neet to me-if it works good then we don't need nasayers.
I will try this!!thanks