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HOW TO - Uni-Directional WIFI Range Extender

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Tm36usa writes "Easily receive WIFI signals from far away using a standard USB WIFI adaptor and a bit of ingenuity. This Simple idea requires no modifications to a USB WIFI adaptor or your computer. A simple way to increase the signal strength and range of your WIFI. Plus it works with all USB WIFI adaptors" - Link.

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Posted by: Shadyman on July 22, 2006 at 8:58 AM

Nifty.

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Posted by: DeanW.Armstrong on July 22, 2006 at 10:19 AM

I believe the originator of this idea is Stan Swan in NZ, specifically Petals.jpg

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Posted by: yhtomit on July 22, 2006 at 4:18 PM

Now, can anyone recommend a combination of (particular) Linux distribution and (particular) 802.11 USB dongle that work well together, out-of-the-box, stock, no-foolin'-around, plug-and-play, etc?

I've tried a few with no success, but a) I'm a perpetual newbie, and "just recompile driver z and kernel Q" aren't very helpful ;) and b) darnit, shouldn't this just work for at least *some* USB wireless dongles? I know it's the fault of the manufacturers for not releasing the information needed to driver writers (or releasing drivers themselves) but one day I'd like to be able to recommend a live CD to people that would work with wireless via USB.

Any recommendations?

timothy

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Posted by: madsci on October 30, 2006 at 11:38 PM

I used a large salad bowl. Stainless steel, with a D link usb. Works great. Went from 2 sites to 6. Two marked default.

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