Wifi Booster for less than a buck.

Someone give this a try, id love to see what the hard numbers are.  If
I get a break in the holidays I might try it on an old linksys duck.

From Lifehacker
http://lifehacker.com/software/macgyver-tip/boost-your-wi+fi-antenna-for-less-than-a-dollar-324681.php

"After taking apart a $30 "extender" Wi-Fi router antenna, one
intrepid video blogger posted a guide to making the same thing with
remarkably cheap stuff. If you're not afraid of a soldering gun or
taking apart your router antenna, a small amount of copper wire, a
drinking straw, a wood screw and black marker should get you
(according to the video creator) roughly twice the range and power.
The standard warnings about potentially damaging your hardware apply,
so those skittish about soldering should check out Gina's Top 10 Wi-Fi
Boosts, Tweaks and Apps. "

Easy to follow video of this DIY booster
http://www.viddler.com/explore/babblin5/videos/7/


-tomhiggins

-- 
The Personal Telco Project - http://www.personaltelco.net/
Donate to PTP: http://www.personaltelco.net/donate
Un/Subscribe:  http://lists.personaltelco.net/mailman/listinfo/general/
Archives:  http://news.gmane.org/gmane.network.wireless.portland.general/
Etiquette: http://www.personaltelco.net/index.cgi/MailingListEtiquette