AB9IL wrote:
> Recently I had a need to get substantial improvement in my wireless
> router's performance, and thought a yagi antenna would help. Whoa! It
> did indeed help, so I have posted some pictures and a short how-to on
> the web at:
>
> http://www.ab9il.net/wlan-projects/wifi7.html
>
> It is the same 15 element yagi used for extending the range of USB
> wireless adapters, but connected via pigtail to a router. I can now
> connect indoors through concrete and plaster walls or provide wi-fi
> connectivity to laptop and Ipod touch users up to 300 meters away, in
> the presence of interference.
>
> Maybe it can help some of you trying to cover some large areas with
> your routers.
>
> Phil AB9IL
The only downside is that the router yagi will concentrate the signal
path over about 30 degrees, which greatly restricts the coverage the
access point is able to provide.
I have also played about with this type of antenna and you might find
my write up of interest - refers to a $25 cheap Chinese yagi compared
to other antenna types.
http://users.picknowl.com.au/~gloaming_agnet/ant1.html
Hardly worth trying to make one at that price.
Linear Mode
