How To Make A Wifi Antenna Out Of A Soda Can!

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this is a great way to save some $ and to recycle! it boosted my wifi signal strength 30%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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How To Make A Wifi Antenna Out Of A Soda Can!

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cool vid - wats the song called?
i didnt try this out yet but i will, i just wanted to where u got this song from or wats the tittle?
By Virur 1189477289 Reply Spam [+23] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~4158472~~
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thanks alot
this vid boosted my internet up alot!
nice job.
By miketx09 1189550076 Reply Spam [+20] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6512277~~
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this boosted
my connection!!! im so happy, it has been going slow lately but now its not!!! woooo
By ownedlol 1190160235 Reply Spam [+9] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6569309~~
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main
explanation for this is the tin can reflects the signal the antennae could not receive back towards the antennae so it received more signal unaided like a mini satellite dish :P.
By Vimick 1189531470 Reply Spam [+9] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~3613391~~
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- Note quite true
  This doesnt work exactly like a satalite dish. A satalite dish is a parabolic reflector that focuses the signal that is bounced off it at a very specific point. This Cantenna is actually a wave guide, the can catches more signal than an open air antenna and it is 'guided' down the can. This results in improved signal but makes it very directional.
  By BananaMan2008 1194480462 Reply Spam [+4] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~7017646~~
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- thanks
  for providing the info : )
  By willtx 1189543283 Reply Spam [+2] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5942835~~
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- added to that
  this serves as a cylindrical antenna, but much better if you use a parabolic shape that reflects radio siglals through a specific point. With this kind, it really improved transceiving signals.
  By gilbertece 1221114467 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~9920532~~
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this is sweet
yea this really works people it boosted mine to like 50% you have to try it!!!!!!!!!
By bleedonyou 1189471027 Reply Spam [+9] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6503722~~
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woah
this worked great it boosted my wifi connection by near 40%!~!
By olive1111 1189384874 Reply Spam [+9] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6494609~~
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yeah
it really works, I tried this today and it is alot faster now!
By vinegerchip 1190236887 Reply Spam [+8] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6576749~~
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as borat would say
VERY NICE !! 5stars for you.
By webbernets 1190163598 Reply Spam [+8] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6569564~~
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i
likes this video alot. I tried it out , works like a charm.
By xbox360rox 1190161006 Reply Spam [+8] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6569351~~
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this
is a simple idea that WORKS ! i love metacafe!
By bamaplesio 1192466526 Reply Spam [+6] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6807258~~
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i liked
this video, im about to go try it out. Thanks
By hebrewyahoo 1192462069 Reply Spam [+6] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6806708~~
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this
actually works. good job , 5 Stars.
By spidersilk 1192461327 Reply Spam [+6] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6806627~~
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so 1337
this shiz is the best! it WORKS thats whats so good about it/
By partylikearockstar 1192154831 Reply Spam [+6] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6775597~~
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sweet
that helped me alot. thnx bro
and nice song too.

By mike123g 1192483341 Reply Spam [+3] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6809469~~
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lol
thats a petsmart box cutter
By iizo 1194840371 Reply Spam [+1] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~4086611~~
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- lol
  i got it from my friend, he works at petsmart lololol good eye.
  By willtx 1194905607 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5942835~~
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The Video stopped at dropping the router
I have a laptop with no router, and the video stopped after dropping the connected router cable into the can - can anybody tell me what happens next? And, should I get a router? I am so bummed at my SLOW connection!
By TimmysMom 1242740872 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~1074185184~~
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Question
My WiFi transmitter is one of those rectangular boxes with the two omni-directional antennas coming out of the top. Would I put one can on each L-shaped antenna? Thks!
By Ricangal 1239630232 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6585729~~
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GROOVY
This is good one ! I just got back from the emergency room after cutting my fingers off
on the sharp edges of the can. and I am able to surf wirelesly with one hand from 10 extra feet away...... not worry the doctor said, just keep them clean and dry and i should get back some of the feeling and mobility in my hand.
: )
By patrickh76 1237548744 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~11510991~~
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wireless boost on built in wifi???
So that seems great but I have a laptop with built in wifi. anyone know how i could boost it? thanks!
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guys???
does it work with paint tape you now the one you can write on???? if it does then plz tell
By Kris-D 1223920060 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~9720717~~
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Umm
doesn't look like it would work?
By castedster 1219997075 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~6481598~~
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What if you...
What if you don't have an antennae? I have Wifi but my antennae is built into my laptop? Email me back please if you have an answer, thanks.
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2wireHGV
I've got a 2WIRE wireless router and it doesnt have any protuding antennae like you have, can I make a hole through an old pot and put my whole modem in it to improve connection?
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worxs good.
i saw this idea arround for a while so i finnally tryed is and it boosted it about 20% connection. bfore it was about 24mbps and now its at 48 mbps kool!
im going to try to make a knex cantenna stand aimer thingy, if someone wants it put up on here tell me and ill put it on when im done

By bigt4616 1219168784 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~8721149~~
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Thanks, I will try this when I have the ...
Oh, is your adapter a Netgear WPN111, I think I've got the same one :D
By Dale050 1218810218 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~9010047~~
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good job
Thanks for the tip
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Thanks man
this 100% works no bs
I suggest this for anyone who uses a wireless card of wifi or w/e it really did boost my sig strength now webpages load lots faster
By xxhelloganxx 1218759857 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~9678337~~
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Notebook build in wifi?
How do i improve the signals of my build-in wifi in my notebook? Do i need to build a large aluminium can toput it in?
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- Laptops
  WiFi antennas are built in to the laptop's lid, usually along the top edge.
  
  Wires lead down the edge of the lid from the antenna into the laptop's built-in WiFI adapter on the bottom of the motherboard.
  
  You could always buy a USB adapter. However, it would be wise to first borrow one from a friend to see if a USB works better than the laptop's built-in one.
  
  Alternately, you could point an oil drum at the access point & sit in the bottom of the oil drum with your laptop. :)
  By pedro_hin 1218305566 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~9640446~~
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Great
I have been using in for more than a year, it boost the signal 200% up... ^^ 5 for you willtx... keep it up
By tycoyoken 1195094416 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down Remove ~~5873579~~
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Uh...
did you say box cutter?
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hi
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