Is it possible to make a waveguide for my wifi usb adapter so then it would act like a directional antenna?
2007-08-21 00:46:21 · 6 answers · asked by mike 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Easy to do and works just fine.
Start at
http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/
for several ideas.
Here are a couple of others.
http://members.cox.net/tulsaalstons/Documents/Tin%20Cantenna%20Made%20With%20Compact%20-%20Dongle%20USB%20Wireless%20Adapter%20.htm
here is a picture of one in a tin can
http://www.rahul.net/dold/clarence/usb-can/im000742-800x600.jpg
and if you are using a standard USB adapter instead of a dongle. see
http://www.geocities.com/zoomkat/antenna.htm
http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html
is a great starting tutorial
they do work and work well for medium ranges.
Have Fun.
2007-08-21 02:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you CAN make a very inexpensive and very simple directional antenna for the usb wifi adapter take a small vegtable steamer ( the kind that fold up) up the usb in the middle or take the metal refector from a small work light ( it looks like a metal bowl with a hole in the middle) put the usb in the hole and aim
2007-08-21 02:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by kenneth t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you know nothing about computers. If you want to use a wireless connection you need to fit a wireless card. Do ot be surprised if you have problems building your own machine, we see many people daily here with good computer knowledge having machines not start or even display anything, or do some seriously terrible things when they do a first build.
2016-05-18 22:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by rufina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just stick a coat hanger in that should work
2007-08-21 00:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by wonderingstar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible but very technical to design.
2007-08-21 00:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by country bumpkin [sheep nurse] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...!
2007-08-21 00:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by swetistdream 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋