I recently lost my WiFi antenna after moving my PC around a few times. I noticed that my computer has a port with two round metal holes and a spike in the center. I'm wondering if I can just use alligator clips or any kind of wire to create a makeshift WiFi antenna. I figured antennas are merely conductive metal pieces. Interestingly, after trying this, my internet speed jumped from 4 Mbps to 30 Mbps, which seems quite good!
4 Answers
While it's true that antennas are just metal, the length is crucial for performance. If you want to keep it DIY, research the right length for a WiFi antenna (around 12.2 cm) and trim your wire accordingly. If you're feeling adventurous, you could try making a dipole antenna, but attaching it correctly can be tricky without the proper connector.
Sure, it might work, but honestly, it’s a better idea to just grab some cheap antennas for about $5. They'll probably perform much better than improvised ones.
If you've got some coax cable lying around, using that could improve your signal even more. It's definitely a better choice if you're looking for a more stable connection.
Funny enough, a friend of mine used a fork for his WiFi antenna, and it worked surprisingly well! It's not conventional, but sometimes you gotta work with what you have.
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