Beer can can boost wifi signal

[RecycleMichael]

http://www.tvkim.com/watch/1417/kim-on-komand-beer-can-helps-increase-wi-fi-coverage

[Conan71]

Looks like a great way to cut a few fingers off

[dbacks fan]

Reminds me of when I was a kid and people put aluminum foil flags on TV antennas to improve reception.

[Conan71]

Reminds me of when I was a kid and people put aluminum foil flags on TV antennas to improve reception.

Reminds me of when I was a teenager and used a beer can for a bong.

[DolfanBob]

Reminds me of when I was a teenager and used a beer can for a bong.

Ha ! We were quite creative.

[dbacks fan]

Reminds me of when I was a teenager and used a beer can for a bong.

....wouldn't know anything about that....

[Conan71]

I mean, um, I knew people who did that

[Ed W]

Here's a safer version built from a Pringles can.



http://www.seattlewireless.net/PringlesCantenna

These really do work, but you need to keep the coaxial cable as short as possible because its losses increase directly with frequency and length.  Also, you need a WiFi card with a connector for the antenna, usually a SMA connector.

[sgrizzle]

The Cantenna has been around for years. I've never been impressed by Kim Komando either, her half-a__ advice and her attitude bothers me.

[Ed W]

The Cantenna has been around for years. I've never been impressed by Kim Komando either, her half-a__ advice and her attitude bothers me.

Keep in mind that her target audience is computer newbies who need an authoritative voice they can trust.   

[Conan71]

Keep in mind that her target audience is computer newbies who need an authoritative voice they can trust.   

You know what's sad Ed?

I'm not even as qualified on a computer as those she gears her program to and I've had one for over 20 years now.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Or if as lazy as I am, just buy the commercial version.

Only $40 and save the time wasted in the emergency room!  Or $20 for the kit and you supply the can.

http://www.cantenna.com/

[heironymouspasparagus]

All this talk about beer cans reminds me...William Shatner has a new album coming out - Seeking Major Tom.  Heard some excerpts on NPR the other day!  Can hardly wait to get it!