How Do You Build A Wifi Antenna Using A Satellite Dish?
Building a wireless networking directional antenna can be as simple as rewiring a used satellite dish. The effective range will vary, but the average wireless signal can travel 1,200 yards, and the satellite dish will only enhance direction and focus. The skilled antenna technician can build a satellite dish Wi-Fi antenna in about an hour. Cut the antenna wire of the wireless networking equipment, and prepare it for soldering. Most single computer cards and laptop Wi-Fi equipment will use a Reverse SMA cable, which means that the center wire is the negative polarity signal. The positive signal runs through the outer copper shielding that is separated from the center by a plastic core. The leads should be stripped and separated, and the braided copper of the outer shielding should be pulled to one side and twisted into a point. Cut and prepare the leads from the satellite dish. Two-way satellite dishes are ideal, as they have transmitting antennas already built into the unit and aimed a
