http://www.tvkim.com/watch/1417/kim-on-komand-beer-can-helps-increase-wi-fi-coverage
Looks like a great way to cut a few fingers off
Reminds me of when I was a kid and people put aluminum foil flags on TV antennas to improve reception.
Quote from: dbacks fan on October 14, 2011, 12:37:58 PM
Reminds me of when I was a kid and people put aluminum foil flags on TV antennas to improve reception.
Reminds me of when I was a teenager and used a beer can for a bong.
Quote from: Conan71 on October 14, 2011, 02:47:45 PM
Reminds me of when I was a teenager and used a beer can for a bong.
Ha ! We were quite creative.
Quote from: Conan71 on October 14, 2011, 02:47:45 PM
Reminds me of when I was a teenager and used a beer can for a bong.
....wouldn't know anything about that.... ;)
I mean, um, I knew people who did that
Here's a safer version built from a Pringles can.
(http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/images/pringlesonstandbig.jpg)
http://www.seattlewireless.net/PringlesCantenna (http://www.seattlewireless.net/PringlesCantenna)
These really do work, but you need to keep the coaxial cable as short as possible because its losses increase directly with frequency and length. Also, you need a WiFi card with a connector for the antenna, usually a SMA connector.
The Cantenna has been around for years. I've never been impressed by Kim Komando either, her half-a__ advice and her attitude bothers me.
Quote from: sgrizzle on October 17, 2011, 07:27:16 PM
The Cantenna has been around for years. I've never been impressed by Kim Komando either, her half-a__ advice and her attitude bothers me.
Keep in mind that her target audience is computer newbies who need an authoritative voice they can trust.
Quote from: Ed W on October 17, 2011, 08:35:20 PM
Keep in mind that her target audience is computer newbies who need an authoritative voice they can trust.
You know what's sad Ed?
I'm not even as qualified on a computer as those she gears her program to and I've had one for over 20 years now.
Or if as lazy as I am, just buy the commercial version.
Only $40 and save the time wasted in the emergency room! Or $20 for the kit and you supply the can.
http://www.cantenna.com/
All this talk about beer cans reminds me...William Shatner has a new album coming out - Seeking Major Tom. Heard some excerpts on NPR the other day! Can hardly wait to get it!