Asrokhel Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I love a good hack, especially one that requires me to throw back a cold one before hand (or during). This simple wifi boost has actually been shown to increase signal strength by at least 2 to 4 bars. And, well, I will drink to that. These instructions came to us via WikiHow and we think they are most definitely worth checking out. But here is the most important question: what kind of beer will you use? For this project you are going to need scissors, a utility knife, some adhesive putty and an empty beer can. More than one empty beer can is acceptable but don?t kid yourself, the router only needs the one. The first step is to wash out your empty beer can, unless of course said beer is a can of <your beer of choice>. If it is American beer -- which tastes like pee -- promptly go drink a better beer. You really should be ashamed of yourself. Once the can has dried, you will want to remove it?s pull tab. Only perform this next step if you have not been drinking. Using the utility knife, saw off the bottom of the can. Chances are your can will not have a red dotted line. If you see one, put down the knife?you?ve had too much beer. You?ll notice in the above step that the can?s pull tab has returned. Clearly, there are only two possible reasons for this. One, you are really drunk and you never removed the tab in the first place. Or ? the more likely answer ? beer cans can regenerate themselves. It?s the home stretch! You just need to attach your modded beer can to the wifi router. Hopefully no other parts of the can have actually grown back. You now have beer-fi! So, what kind of beer did you use? http://dsc.discovery...a-beer-can.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 and also DDWRT Detection 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted October 22, 2012 Member Share Posted October 22, 2012 Has anyone ever tried that? I looks like it might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 DDWRT will help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Majesticmerc MVC Posted October 22, 2012 MVC Share Posted October 22, 2012 I tried it since the wifi signal in my house sucks (and its a small house too). Didn't do anything as far as I could tell, but mine was a half-arsed attempt using the hole in the top to keep it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeIvan Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I tried it since the wifi signal in my house sucks (and its a small house too). Didn't do anything as far as I could tell, but mine was a half-arsed attempt using the hole in the top to keep it in place. Maybe you used the wrong can, a coca cola can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Majesticmerc MVC Posted October 22, 2012 MVC Share Posted October 22, 2012 Maybe you used the wrong can, a coca cola can? Like I said, I didn't put a lot of effort into it. Could have been anything :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdanster Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Wouldn't that REALLY hurt if you brushed past it? :s FMH 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted October 22, 2012 Member Share Posted October 22, 2012 Maybe you used the wrong can, a coca cola can? Forgive my ignorance, but is there that much a difference in cans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Will a Monster energy can work? :) Out of all seriousness, I have read about some of these hacks, (Pringles Can bring back any memories?), which supposedly boost the signal. All the can is doing is reflecting the signal more directly. But if you stop and think about it, wouldn't that reduce the signal in the opposite direction? For example, I am in a small (650 sq ft) apartment. My router is running DD-WRT and sits in a a cubby in my desk. The signal is dampened by lots of wood around it and behind it. Yet, everywhere in the apartment (granted small area), I get some strong signals. Even outside in the parking lot, I can connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 yeah this hack isn't so much as boosting rather than giving form/shaping/direction. It would probably extend the reach in a straight line. GreatMarkO 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhunter Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 certainly will try But I am almost quite certain that I will need a hardware dedicated booster , because my router is in the 3rd floor, while I have PCs in 1st, 2nd floor with no signal in the 1st floor What do you call this booster? Access point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I would VERY much recommend putting something around the edges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 and OMG put this on AMPED WIRELESS!!!! and OMG INTERNETZ EVERWHERE!!!!!!! Crisp 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisp Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 and OMG put this on AMPED WIRELESS!!!! and OMG INTERNETZ EVERWHERE!!!!!!! I C U R S S I D. remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Has anyone ever tried that? I looks like it might help. It should help, not sure about broadcasting boost, it might help slightly with directional if your laptop was somewhere infront of that can, but to catch the client signal (laptop etc) there is now a 1000% bigger area for the signal to reach and bounce to the antenna I've seen people create directional client cantennas that can pick up wifi signals from a lot further away than the antenna on its own can reach ( USB wifi dongle & pringles can) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I C U R S S I D. screenshots!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siah1214 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 What if you have a ****ty AT&T router/wifi hotspot with no antennae? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 What if you have a ****ty AT&T router/wifi hotspot with no antennae? Wrap it around the router ? The antenna must be inside the router unless they have gotten lost ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intersect Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 nahhh dis is all you need to boosts your internettz kitty power ftw Detection and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMH Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Wouldn't that REALLY hurt if you brushed past it? :s Yeah, I think it is sharp enough to give you a cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Wouldn't that REALLY hurt if you brushed past it? :s Not if you're a Transformer remixedcat and djdanster 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 What if you have a ****ty AT&T router/wifi hotspot with no antennae? GET THIS HARDCORE REPEATER!!!!!! OR THIS ACCESS POINT!!!!! I HAVE THE ACCESS POINT AND ITS GOT HARDCORE COVERAAAAAAAGGGEEEE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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