How do I Make a WiFi Antenna With Household Items?

Wireless Internet is part of our daily life. Whether it be at home, work or a local shopping area, WiFi access is in demand. You can use a homemade antenna to increase the range of your wireless signal or to find wireless connections in your area, and there is a cheap and effective way to build one using common household objects.

Things You'll Need

• Soda can
• Duct tape
• Box cutter
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut a slit, using the box cutter, into the side of the soda can near the top. Then use the scissors to cut off the top part of the can.

2. Rinse out the soda can and dry it with paper towels.

3. Affix duct tape around sharp edges of the can to avoid getting cut.

4. Cut out a square at the bottom of the can using the scissors and box cutter. This will be the entry point for your existing WiFi antenna.

5. Slide the antenna from your wireless router through the hole you just cut and set the can on the unit. The soda can antenna will increase the strength of your wireless signal.

References

• Metacafe: WiFi Antenna out of a Soda Can