OT: wifi antennas

[Tim]

Patrick O'Callaghan:
>> I actually wanted a Belkin extender for about half the price but they
>> weren't in stock. I don't think it would have worked either but I'd have
>> wasted less money :-(

Bruno Wolff III:
> An old Pringles can would have been even cheaper.

That would depend on the need for extending.  If it were simply point to
point, then a unidirectional cantenna is going to be useful.  But if
you're trying to extend the coverage area of wireless access, it won't
be.

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