WIFI Range Extender - D.I.Y

INTRO

Easily receive WIFI signals from far away using a standard USB WIFI adaptor and a bit of ingenuity. This Simple idea requires no modifications to a USB WIFI adaptor or your computer. A simple way to increase the signal strength and range of your WIFI. Plus it works with all USB WIFI adaptors.

STEP 1

Tools and Parts Needed!

You need only a few parts for this project and they all are pretty cheap except for the USB WIFI adaptor.

1 - Metal Strainer/Steamer

1 - USB WIFI Adaptor1 - USB Extension Cable (I chose a 10ft long)

1-½” Drill Bit (I like to use stepper bits for metal)

1-Gorilla Glue (Epoxy works well too)

2 - Zip Ties

STEP 2

Drilling the Strainer/Steamer

Remove the Center Post (If your's had one) and drill a 1/2" hole as that is perfect size to fit the usb extention.

STEP 3

Glue and Zip-Ties

Insert the Female end of the USB extention (the part that doesnt connect to your computer) into the hole you just drilled.Then just apply the glue/epoxy and let it sit for 24 hours. This Creates a strong bond between the plastic and metal. I used some tape to help hold the connecter in place while the glue cured. Be sure to apply glue to both sides of the connecter. Once thats dry the next day, zip tie 2 of the metal "ears" so they wont fold in on themselves when you use it.

STEP 4

Finish!

Just plug the USB WIFI adaptor into the socket on the dish and plug the other end into your computer. Enjoy boosted signal strength and improved distance. Fire up Netstumber or Kismet to really see the gain in power. This works even better than I thought it would. Be sure to leave your comments on how well it worked. Works great for war driving too.

STEP 5

Update: Tripod Mount

I decided to make the dish tripod mountable as its really hard to try and hold it to lock in a far away signal. The parts needed are pretty straight-forward.TripodNut for the bolt on the tripod9/32" Drill Bit (Stepper bit works really nice for enlarging the hole)Pick a hole near the edge of the dish and use the drill bit to enlarge it. I chose the one where one of the feet had once been secured. Then just put the bolt from the tripod trough the hole and secure with the nut. Works great.

DI.Y or you can buy all the things needed from me at $45 or MYR 130,inclusive the new WIFI USB adapter,all that things can get cheap in Malaysia.Exclusive the tripod (quite big to shipping).