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Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal Using Only a Beer Can

Posted by timothy on from the for-some-values-of-only dept.

First time accepted submitter AmyVernon writes with a small hack that "is supposed to boost signal strength by at least 2 to 4 bars," and which requires little more than a can of beer (or Orangina). She writes: "What you need: scissors, a utility knife, some adhesive putty and an empty beer can. The brand doesn't matter for the router, but I suppose it would be cooler looking if it were Asahi or Stella Artois than if it were Budweiser." Perhaps this will be added one day to my favorite (and very extensive!) list of low-budget Wi-Fi amplifying rigs.

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  1. Re:Bars by nacturation · · Score: 4, Funny

    My iPad displays its WiFi signal strength in kilopascals, or you can change this in the settings to display millimeters of mercury.

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  2. Re:Bars by Hognoxious · · Score: 4, Funny

    The writer is likely a person that doesn't have much experience with WiFi technology

    Or beer for that matter. I mean, Stella Artois?

    First time accepted submitter? Hopefully the last time too.

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  3. Re:Even better... by gomiam · · Score: 5, Funny

    that you need to keep

    Someone elbowed that sat dish again, didn't they? ;)