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WiFi cantenna without pigtail

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There are many w ebsites detailing the construction of cantennas, all of them referring to a pigtail. A pigtail connects the antenna to the WiFi adaptor. How ever, any length of cable induces signal loss through impedance of the electromagnetic w ave. This cantenna design does aw ay w ith the pigtail by using an n-type to reverse polarity male SMA adaptor. This adaptor connects your cantenna directly to a WiFi adaptor w ithout need for a pigtail. The microw ave signal is processed in the adaptor so you can then use a long USB cable to connect from the WiFi adaptor to your computer w ithout signal loss.
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The cantenna is directional so you w ill need something like a tripod to direct and hold the cantenna in place. Expect about a 3dB improvement of the signal, w hich is roughly a doubling in pow er, and hopefully many more access points being revealed. I w on't go into detail about the construction of a cantenna but point you tow ards http://w w w .saunalahti.fi/elepal/antenna2.html (http://w w w .saunalahti.fi/elepal/antenna2.html) for detailed measurements. How ever, do look at the slide show to see the subtle difference that obviates the need for a pigtail. Parts List: High pow er WiFi USB adaptor w ith SMA connection for antenna ( I use an ALFA AWUS036H) Can - over 76mm in diameter (Long and thin is better than short and fat) N-type female chassis connector

N-type male to RPM SMA adaptor Some thick unsheathed copper w ire (about 1 to 1.5mm diameter mains w ire is best) Solder Four small nuts and bolts to attach N-type female to can Tools: Drill and bits (cone bit to make hole for n-type chassis connector) Soldering iron Screw driver Wire cutters You can see other self-reliant things I make and do at http://w w w .ecopunk.org.uk (http://w w w .ecopunk.org.uk)

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w hoispetty (/member/w hoispetty/) says: Dec 1, 2010. 2:44 PM

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Instead of using a second adapter, could you just purchase a N-type female to RP SMA male?
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I'm interested in making one of these for my belkin range extender. Here's a link to an adapter I'm talking about. http://cgi.ebay.com/N-female-RP-SMA-male-Jack-Straight-Connector-Adapter/160513197349?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f550525#ht_2645wt_907

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TheGoodLife (/member/TheGoodLife/) (author) in reply to whoispetty Reply (CTTRS78GH4NN4WL) Dec 1, 2010. 3:13 PM Yes, that is perfectly okay. In fact, I used one with the following build... http://www.ecopunk.org.uk /2010/06/double-bi-quadwifi-antenna.html (http://www.ecopunk.org.uk /2010/06/double-bi-quadwifi-antenna.html) It works much better than a cantenna.

Wilderbeast52 (/member/Wilderbeast52/) says: Feb 11, 2010. 9:10 AM I assume that this setup would be for a single computer? Also, would the (/member "N-type male to RPM /Wilderbeast52/) SMA adaptor" work in place of any antenna? Would a different adapter be necessary on some devices?

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TheGoodLife (/member/TheGoodLife/) (author) in reply to Wilderbeast52 I have never thought of splitting the signal from a wifi aerial. However, once one computer has connected to a network then you network other computers into the

system with a hub switch.


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adaptors all seem to have screw in aerials (as per the second photo in the slideshow) so an RPM SMA adaptor is probably a must. The N-type male screws into the N-type female, into which you solder a piece of wire that acts as the new aerial inside the can. The link in the main description will give more detail. If you have anything specific in mind, and the name of your adaptor, then I can help you build a solution.

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