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Denzil_DC

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4. Some folks here may find this helpful, but the Mail and these scientists "discovered" old news!

Reply to bathroommonkey76 (Original post)

Fri Nov 10, 2017, 11:59 PM

Nov 2017

I did this a few years ago using a template I downloaded and printed out onto card:

Just glue some foil on it, assemble, pierce a couple of holes for the antenna to fit through and you're good to go. It cost me vastly less than $40!

It significantly improved reception in our cranky house where we needed it, and means we're not broadcasting to the rest of the street.

There are other designs out there, but this is one of the simplest. Just Google Windsurfer wifi

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Scientists reveal simple hack that can improve your Wifi in minutes [View all] bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 OP

I have discovered a similar hack d_r Nov 2017 #1

Going back to tin foil? safeinOhio Nov 2017 #2

I did this trick a few years ago Wednesdays Nov 2017 #3

Some folks here may find this helpful, but the Mail and these scientists "discovered" old news! Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #4

Your cardboard and aluminum foil cost $40? Alpeduez21 Nov 2017 #5

I know I'm just too old school but... discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2017 #6

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #7