[clug] Extending wireless range

[Ben Polkinghorne]

Darren Freeman wrote:

>On Mon, 2004-12-20 at 11:02, Steve Collins wrote:
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>>My guess is that a more powerful antenna attached to the router might improve
>>the situation, but some advice on what to buy would be helpful.  My guess is
>>that it's going to need to NOT look like an antenna...
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>by "more powerful antenna" I think you mean a directional antenna?
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>Do some googling on Pringles can antennas, I hear they are incredibly
>good for their cost. And really geeky too...
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>Still from what you describe between the two antennas, you might still
>be out of luck. But I'd give it a shot anyway!
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>>TIA.
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>>Steve
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>Have fun,
>Darren
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If you want a cheap inconspicous antenna check these out
http://members.optushome.com.au/~a4x4kiwi/antenna/
I got a couple and they work great over about 200 meters through trees.  
The site has photos of the antennas so you can check if the look 
"un-antenna-ish" enough.