Boost Your Wifi With A Soda Can

wifiboostsoda.jpg
Apartment Therapy pointed out these directions on Metacafe for boosting your wifi signal with a soda can. They didn't test the instructions so if you try this out, leave a comment with your results. [via] Link.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Nov 23, 2007 06:00 AM
DIY Projects, Wireless | Permalink | Comments (4) | Email This | Bookmark and Share | Digg this!

Recent Entries

Comments

Oldest comments listed first.

Posted by: dragonphyre on November 23, 2007 at 7:38 AM

Reflector. Can also be done by putting foil on the wall behind your router.

You lose all signal behind the router though.


Posted by: Shadyman on November 23, 2007 at 8:24 AM

I concur. Unless you're mounting this on one side of your house, you're going to have a dead spot.


Posted by: mastershake916 on November 23, 2007 at 4:45 PM

I think I'll stick with my windsurfer antenna reflector.


Posted by: nyw11 on November 24, 2007 at 10:43 PM

I was bored so I tried adding this to an extra wireless router. I left the laptop (with built-in wireless card) and the router in their respective locations, and only added the soda can. I saw a minimal improvement. I also had an old computer case laying around. So I took off the soda can, and instead placed the metal covering sleeve from the computer case behind the router. I saw the same improvement in signal strength, which was basically negligible. It was not worth it to me, to actually use the can. Just my experience. . .


Leave a comment


Subscribe to MAKE!Subscribe to MAKE Magazine!

Subscribe today, save 42% and get web access to MAKE free. MAKE Digital Edition is available only to subscribers.

$34.95 / 1 year
(4 Quarterly Issues)

Subscribe now

How-to videos for Makers and Crafers!


Void your warranty, violate a user agreement, fry a circuit, blow a fuse, poke an eye out... Welcome to the Make Blog!

Features and more @ MAKE!


Add MAKE to iGoogle - GoogleGoogle.
Add MAKE to your RSS reader - Real simple.
Add MAKE on Twitter.
Add MAKE on FriendFeed & the MAKE room.


Advertise here with FM.

Why advertise on MAKE?
Read what folks are saying about us!

Click here to advertise on MAKE!

Subscribe to MAKE Magazine!


Phillip Torrone.Phillip Torrone
Senior Editor
Tel: 707-827-7311


Gareth BranwynGareth Branwyn
Robot Maker


Kip KayKip Kay
Video Maker


Jonah Brucker-Cohen Jonah Brucker-Cohen
Artist / Researcher

Suggest a Site!

Natalie Zee DrieuNatalie Zee Drieu
Senior Editor
CRAFT


Becky Stern Becky Stern
Culture jammer


Collin CunninghamCollin Cunningham
Sound Maker


Marc de Vinck Marc de Vinck
CNC Maker

Current Podcast

itunesdl.gif Weekend Project: Ultimate LED Fan Sign Here is the ultimate sports fan item, a portable Flashing LED Sign.To download Ultimate Fan Sign MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.... More...

Get the Make blog sent via email

Enter your email to receive the Make blog each day:



WOW! Thanks to everyone involved with Maker Faire Bay Area: attendees, makers, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and crew...it was AMAZING! Over 400 Makers and 60,000+ attendees! Be sure to check out the photos @ Flickr, and our Maker Faire posts for all the action! The next scheduled Maker Faire is Austin: Oct. 18th & 19th, 2008 - Travis County Expo Center!

Make Categories

www.flickr.com
photos in MAKE More photos in MAKE Flickr Pool
www.flickr.com
photos in Craft More photos in Craft Flickr Pool

Advertise here.
Why advertise on MAKE?
Read what folks are saying about us!

Click here to advertise on MAKE!
Subscribe to MAKE Magazine!

Recent Posts from the Craft: Blog

Recent Posts from the Hackszine Blog