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Router antenna hack
Sun 07.17.05 2:29pm PDT #14520
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In an effort to get stronger signal to the upstairs computer, I did this quickie little hack to the antennas on my router. I first saw it on www.hackaday.com, and the plans are on www.freeantennas.com. I used a manilla folder for the reflectors and foam-cor board for the reflector form. I cut the folder up into squares, sprayed it with spray adhesive and put a sheet of aluminum foil on each. I rolled it on with a print roller...it turned out surprisingly smooth! I got out the lo-temp hot glue gun (which is important so you don't melt the foam part of the foam board) and glued the reflector on to the form. It forms a surprisingly sturdy bond.


Results? I went from barely holding 1 bar to holding 3-4 bars.


Michael
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