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Make a DIY Wifi Repeater/Range Extender

Problem: A wireless network is just barely out of reach. Solution: Build your own wireless repeater,
place it between you and the wireless router and it’ll repeat the signal, stronger than before, giving
you access to the previously unaccessable network. You can buy a repeater on eBay for cheap or build
your own:

1. The Outdoor Repeater:

When the network is across the neighborhood, sometimes a weatherproof repeater is necessary. Learn
to build your own with this detailed range extender tutorial.

2. Universal Wifi Repeater:

Learn to build another universal wireless repeater – A device that you can place anywhere and it will
wirelessly repeat the strongest signal, onto another wireless network (with or without security).

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3. Low Budget Solution:

The method is an approach to form the omni-directional radiated signal into a beam signal. The goal
is to increase both incoming and outgoing signal strength on the antenna. A simple, affordable wifi
repeater.

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R.J. HARPER

February 1st, 2009

I have been envolved with Electronics for over 40 years and these gadgets do work. With todays
economy who can afford to buy over inflated priced electronics when you can build your own for
pennies on the dollar. Great Site.
Thank You

April 8th, 2009

I live in a home with plaster walls. They tell me thats why my wireless goes out when i go to a
different room with my laptop(chicken wire in the walls).What can i do to fix the problem? In
laymens terms please.What would I need to purchase and is it easy to set up? Thanxs in advance.

Nazri

June 28th, 2009

intersted

The Dude

August 27th, 2009

I hope the outdoor equipment is grounded….

ross

February 22nd, 2010

hi,i have access to a neighbours internet but will only work next to the window is there any product i
could use to boost that signal through out my home? any help will be greatly appreciated.

Joe L

February 22nd, 2010

Yes, the links in the article above show you how to do just that.

Stef

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March 3rd, 2010

My problem is: two house 20m between thick old walls. ADSL and WiFi router in first and wanna
work on Internet in the second but the signal is not strong enough. Probably I need
1. stronger WiFi router (or the same with stronger antenna)

or

2. 2nd router in building #2 connected to 1st through WiFi

or

3. WiFi amplifier?

Any advice is very appriciated!

ps. about repeaters: the signal surely will be stronger, but what about the speed? As far as I know after
every repeater the bandwidth is just half of the source…

Keith

April 12th, 2010

Hi,
I want to repeat a signal from my home to my work. It is 1.8 miles of clear air and no problem getting
line of site. I can even mount the signal booster and receiver on a telephone pole if necessary.
I was wondering what the best way to do this. It seems to me that a laser would be the ideal solution
but I have no idea if this is even possible? What do you think?

Joe L

April 13th, 2010

The links in the article above do a pretty good job of walking you through the setup process. Check
them out and try to follow the directions in the tutorials.

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