Trying to get that little bit of extra range out of your wireless network?  These articles may help.

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 7/25/01

A 2.4Ghz Vertical Collinear Antenna for 802.11 Applications

Construction plans for a large omni-directional antenna suitable for 802.11b use. [Thnx Kevin Linamood!]

 7/25/01

Tim and David’s Discone

Construction plans for a smallish antenna that looks more manageable than a Yagi for war driving. [Thnx Kevin Linamood!]

 7/20/01

NoCatNet’s Connector guide

Pictures and descriptions of some popular RF connectors used in wireless networking equipment.

 7/20/01

Antenna on the Cheap (er, Chip)

Got a Pringles™ can?  Make an antenna!

 7/15/01

A Wireless Long Shot

This time, some folks from O’Reilly Associates try their hand at a 20 mile 802.11b link!

  7/15/01

Airport Base Station Antennas

Two articles on adding range extender antennas to the AirPort base

  7/15/01

How to Make a Simple 2.425GHz Helical
Aerial for Wireless ISM Band Devices

Detailed, complete instructions, but construction this antenna will take some work!

 7/13/01

I Network, Therefore I Am.

Bob Cringely, of PBS fame, gives details on the 802.11b setup he uses to get his long-range wireless DSL connection (from a cooperative neighbor).

7/2/01

Use a Surplus Primestar Dish as an IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networking Antenna

What do you get when you combine an obsolete PrimeStar satellite TV dish with an empty juice can?  Why a high-gain directional 802.11b antenna, of course!  Let Rob Frohne show you how it’s done