Mitch - The router I am having trouble connecting to is a Linksys G that is at the exact opposite end of the house, in a corner computer closet of mom's apartment, with the router also in a corner of that closet. The direction looks about right for a corner reflector to help the signal coming my way. Is something like that likely to work, and if so how do I figure out the size? Thanks - BillR
-----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Router help Bill R wrote: > Hi Manfred - When I was asking about routers awhile back there were any > number of suggestions and links to plans for making homemade antennas that > were supposed to be good. I guess I never mentioned what I'm using with my cell modem, it's just a basic corner reflector, which I believe adds about 3db. The distance from the dipole antenna to the corner of the aluminum foil reflector is based on the wavelength, I think it's around 2" for wifi. All you need is part of a cardboard box and some aluminum foil, and a knowledge of the direction the signal is in. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
