Build a weatherproof compact high gain WiFi antenna A 1:47

See how to build a weatherproof compact high gain WiFi antenna for under fifteen dollars! This homemade WiFi antenna should be enough for most applications, since it's three times more powerful than a standard antenna.

For this compact DIY Wi-Fi antenna, you'll need a 12cm x 12cm sheet of brass, a semi-rigid coaxial cable an SMA connector at the end (you can get them at eBay), some 1-1/ square millimeter wire and an old tupperware container. You'll also need some wire cutters, glue, and a soldering iron.

This is a great, sturdy, strong and reliable do-it-yourself WiFi antenna that picks up a great signal!

Creator's Site www.metacafe.com/channels/hanzablast
Hosted by metacafe.com | Curated 5/9/09 | Views 58,873

Comments

+1
trailblazer21gtx 7/21/09 12:53 PM
This is fooking genius!
+1
pthorn91 8/13/09 2:56 PM
how was the measurement decided for 32mm per leg?
can this be shortened to take this antenna down from 2400 Mhz to 1900 Mhz?
+1
sidans 8/26/09 6:07 AM
here is the calculation
+1
sidans 8/26/09 6:26 AM
c= speed of light , f= frequency , L= wavelength

L=c/f ==>> L=30,000,000,000 / 2400000000

L=12.5 cm or 125 mm

1/4 * L = 1/4 * 125 = 32 mm
+1
traderggl 9/22/09 2:58 PM
Since its not actually stated - you solder the outer of the semi ridged coax to the brass plate. Also - I'm assuming brass was chosen since you /can/ solder it - instead of eg aluminum - so I assume tinplate would work also. Minor but important points ;-)
+1
wehtam22 10/8/09 12:04 AM
its probably said in the vid and i couldnt really see cause the brass was too reflective but do you solder the middle of the 32mm wire to the inside or the outside of the coax cable?
+1
chobitoatsuke 11/3/09 8:05 PM
waaaa!! this is what i need!! do u have a written instruction for this?
+1
placasse47 11/24/09 5:25 PM
Wher can I get more details on the construction of such antenna ?
+1
comhippy (-1) 1/3/10 1:47 PM
Awesome video!
A+
+1
dong6241 1/25/10 2:03 PM
i want to try this so badly but im afraid that i might mess this up and waste my money
+1
spaceddoggy 3/11/10 10:23 AM
where can i find the video for the bigger ultra high gain antenna mentioned in this video?
Add your comment:
A-

pursebuzz submitted a new how-to video, teaching you How to make a 3-minute side pony tail hairdo. This is pursebuzz's 16th how-to video 39 minutes ago

B+

roh_javedan favorited How to make a 3D paper flower calender for 2008, becoming the 12th person to do so 1 hour ago

B-

mourziflak commented on How to play the "Hotel California" solo by the Eagles 1 hour ago

Please, could you post your tab for this great song? The video's been removed from youtube...

B

teapot77 favorited How to use dynamics springs in Maya, becoming the 5th person to do so 2 hours ago

A-

Teeyen favorited How to pick a lock for beginners, becoming the 40th person to do so 3 hours ago

B

Spence S submitted a new how-to video, teaching you How to make your very own play dough. This is Spence S's 462nd how-to video 3 hours ago

B

PippiHippie favorited How to join granny squares with crochet flat brain joining, becoming the 21st person to do so 4 hours ago

B+

AKHEEQ favorited How to prepare a screen for screen printing, becoming the 4th person to do so 4 hours ago

B

pumkin711 favorited How to make pajama pants with Gianny L, becoming the 1st person to do so 5 hours ago

A

Barakat created a new playlist called English Language Bank, using How to use linking markers like "well" in English as its 1st how-to video 6 hours ago

The HowTo Behind an Exploding Grenade

OnlineSchools posts a clear cut infographic on the magic behind the grenade, from the 15th century to present day. Enjoy, explosive lovers. Image Credit. Previously, Real Life Hurt Locker: The ...

Gameboy Goes Papercraft

Papercraft video game art by French design duo Zim and Zou. The insertable cartridge is particularly awesome. Don't miss the Tetris (all the way at the bottom). Previously, 4 Years in the Making: ...

Virtual Reality Contact Lenses With Terminator Vision

Remember, in the Terminator movies, when Arnold's field of vision is superimposed with all sorts of data? Sci-fi writer Vernor Vinge also described electronic contact lenses, technology that ...

DIY Steve Jobs Cheese Head Is Kinda Gross

Spicy Steve Nachos, iPad Thai and an Apple Cheese Plate. Artfully crafted, but... um, ew. Husband and wife team Ken and Diane Aversano, create a loving (though not exactly appetizing) tribute to Apple ...

Got an Itch? Let Your Chair Do the Scratching

The itch chair, designed by Dana Gordon and Alejandro Zamudio Sánchez, is a futuristic chair that scratches the back of the sitter. "Scratch underneath this four-legged friend and feel how ...

loading...