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1. #Build wifi antenna for laptop zip file
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3. #Build wifi antenna for laptop zip

Strip off 1 inch of insulation from the end of the center wire using the wire strippers. Strip off 2 inches of the outer sheathing of the free end of the coaxial cable using the wire strippers. Wrap duct tape around the coaxial cable to secure it in the hole. Insert one cut end of the coaxial cable into the hole in the soda can. Cut off both ends of the coaxial cable using the scissors. Cut out the hole with the blade of the scissors. Score a hole at the 4-inch mark using the utility knife. Measure 4 inches from the closed end of the soda can. Pour two drops of dishwashing liquid into the soda can.įill the soda can with warm water and wash out the can. Discard the cut top rim of the soda can in the trash. Use the scissors to cut off the top rim of the soda can on the scoring. Score around the top rim of the soda can using the blade of the utility knife. The antenna that you will make will better serve the laptop's wireless needs, without you having to open up the laptop or void its warranty. A few household items are all that is needed, along with a few parts from a hardware or electronics store. You can build your own external homemade Wi-Fi antenna that will provide a better signal to the laptop.

Measure the size and position of a couple of elements on each prints.Laptops include a built-in antenna to use with a wireless network, but most also include a Wi-Fi plug for adding an external antenna. The second number, is the distance from the start of the diagram to the element, in millimeters. The first number is the length of the element in millimeters. You will also notice numbers next to the elements. The horizontal line is the backbone of the antenna which will be build out of popsicle sticks. The vertical bars represent the Yagi "elements" which will be made from paperclips. You will notice vertical bars crossing the horizontal line.

#Build wifi antenna for laptop full

I have also included the full sized unsplit template if your printer can handle large enough paper.

#Build wifi antenna for laptop zip

So you have to print the template in two parts labeled part1 and part2 in the zip file. The antenna is longer than an Letter sized or A4 sized paper.

#Build wifi antenna for laptop zip file

In the attached zip file below, are three png picture files. The most essential point in printing the template is getting the correct scale. I carefully scaled the diagram and turned it into a template in order to make the building process easy. The modeler gives a diagram and the elements' lengths and position. This modeler applet is found on many websites google "yagi modeler" and its owner is W9CF. Use Popsicle sticks to build the antenna's backbone and hold it together. Trim paper clips to size and glue them to the template. I tired the pringle can antenna and the Yagi beats it hands down in performance. A yagi antenna is basically a telescope for radio waves. This antenna will extend the range of your WiFi or 2.