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Converting a Direct TV Dish into a Wifi Dish

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I finally posted a better video of my Wifi Dish. I plan to improve the current setup and try it with a bigger dish and possibly with N instead of G. For help constructing your own visit: http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/15/how-to-build-a-wifi-biquad-dish-antenna/

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Converting a Direct TV Dish into a Wifi Dish

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  • can i use it for a ...

    can i use it for a super Wifi dish (like if i go down the road with my laptop i can have internet.)

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  • what degrees should ...

    what degrees should i mount my dish?
    i already have a wrt54gl w/ dd-wrt.
    what settings did u use in the router?
    i also already mady my biquad and i have my dish already...if u can help with the setting and mounting positings that help..thanks alot

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  • Yes, I'm aware of ...

    Yes, I'm aware of this. When its mounted on the roof I had it angled down. But it is shown here just for presentation.

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  • Hi there. Your ...

    Hi there. Your offset dish isn't pointing down enough. Reference offset dish angles for the correct angle. The dish will look like it is pointing down about 22 degrees if aimed properly.

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  • I used DD-WRT you ...

    I used DD-WRT you can google it.

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