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For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
I wanted to go ahead and pass this one to anyone who was dealing with low signal in their homes. My house is not big but with my door closed or not completely open I would constantly have my signal jump from good to low or even worse drop signal. I prefer my 50ft cord but after numerous complaints and a very well hinted Christmas present last year I had to use wireless.
Following this template Print the picture at the bottom. I found a nice Youtube video for easy instructions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2u_ITj4G2k I suggest using a Glue stick makes it easier. Here are my results (yes I know its upside down now its 3 in the morning let it go). Also pics are too large to view here I figured just click the link =D http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...1/IMG00036.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...1/IMG00037.jpg
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
Innovative, I guess.
A better way might be to flash the router with open source software like <DD-WRT> which allows you to bump the signal level up in a more uh, scientific level. It's very easy... check it out!
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
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As far as the Cantana I didnt have those supplies at about 1AM this morning This is very scientific, using a parabola signal is bounced and projected in a direction allowing better signal
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Crap! I was hoping to see something for the receiving end, my laptop has internal wifi. Not to mention im leeching off neighbors unsecured router and the signal sometimes sucks. I want better free wifi lol
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
Luckily for me the City gives me free WiFi since I live downtown..
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
If you had an antenna you could project it or make the suggest cantenna. Signal hasnt dropped all day and I plan on using that Freeware firmware soon =D
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
Yes, the cantenna works on both ends...
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. |
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
okay, so who has a way to boost the signal coming out of an Apple AirPort?
-Bill
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Or.... http://www.afterthemac.com/
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. Last edited by RSVX; 01-08-2009 at 03:20 PM. |
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Re: For anyone dealing with low connectivity WIFI
I got the +12dBi antenna kit for my router ($10 on sale at RadioShack), plus I'm using the Tomato firmware, I have NO connectivity problems at my house. Only problem with boosting the signal, is you open it up to your neighbors being able to borrow your connection, so make sure you use WPA encryption, and set the network name to something that's not generic, like netgear, cuz WPA can be cracked if the network name is common. (Or if it's a dictionary word really)
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-Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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