Cantenna
A Cantenna is a waveguide antenna that is routeal in nature, and is used to raised become aware of or increase a wi-fi network’s vary. The authentic Cantenna used to be a 50 ohm resistive load that beginner radio fanatics used. It is a straightforward product that can also be created with an empty Pringles can (and more just lately, wider cans). It can be used to transmit and receive signals. Most customers make a Cantenna in an effort to use a wirelessnetwork that's out of their computer’s reach.
How to Create a Cantenna
Step 1 – Take out the screw on the wireless card’s external antenna connection. If there's an present antenna connected, cast off it. If no lengthyer, the prevailing screw can also be cast offd.
Step 2 – Purchase an “N” connector on-line or from an electronics retailer. It must have four mounting holes in the corners to toughen its connection to the Cantenna.
Step 3 – Purchase a pigtail that has an N-male connector on one finish with the other matching the connection on the WiFi card.
Step four – Locate a big soup can to use for the Cantenna. The label should be take awayd and the can completely cleaned.
Step 5 – Drill a gap 1.75 inches from the bottom of the can with a drill bit fairly higher than the “N” connector.
Step 6 – Cut a 1.2 inch piece of copper wire and then solder it into the “N” connector. Place the wire into the opening that was once drilled into the can. Use the small screws to mount the connector.
Step 7 – Take the N-male end of the pigtail and fix it to the N connector. Then, connect it to the exterior connection of the Wi-Fi card.
Step eight – Point the Cantenna within the path of a recognized wi-fi signal. Many users setup their pcs close to a window that gives the Cantenna a clear line of sight to the desired goal network.
