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Darius Wey
03-22-2005, 06:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/wokaxim.jpg' target='_blank'>http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/wokaxim.jpg</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Make 2.4GHz parabolic mesh dishes from cheap but sturdy Chinese cookware scoops &amp; a USB WiFi adaptor! The largest (300mm diam) shows 15-18dB gain (enough for a LOS range extension to 3-5km), costs ~US$5 &amp; comes with a user friendly bamboo handle that suits WLAN fieldwork - if you can handle the curious stares!"</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20050323-WiFiWok.jpg" /><br /><br />Somehow I don't think captures the essence of mobility, and I'm sure if you whipped out this setup whilst at your local Starbucks, you'd be a target for a huge bashing. But hey, if you don't mind the bruises and are looking to enhance your PDA's Wi-Fi signal, check <a href="http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/wokaxim.jpg">this</a> out. Stan Swan has more of his "toys" on show at his website <a href="http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/">here</a>.
Jon Westfall
03-22-2005, 06:14 PM
I always suspected my wok was holding out on me... I'll have to confront it later about not telling me it could be used to increase my wifi signal...

:)
ricksfiona
03-22-2005, 06:29 PM
Does it come with setup instructions? Just kidding! That's pretty cool.
ctmagnus
03-22-2005, 06:51 PM
Does a wok still have to be properly seasoned when used as an antenna? ;)
Jonathon Watkins
03-22-2005, 08:29 PM
Does a wok still have to be properly seasoned when used as an antenna? ;)

Well obviously it won't wok if you don't use it properly! :wink:
UnLoGiC
03-22-2005, 10:17 PM
The site hosting the image seems to be under heavy load so I put up a mirror on my server:http://unlogic.no-ip.biz/pics/wokaxim.jpg
Darius Wey
03-23-2005, 06:13 AM
Does a wok still have to be properly seasoned when used as an antenna? ;)

No kidding, but I wonder if woks with a layer of non-stick protection affect the amplification of the Wi-Fi signal.

Edit: I just realised this wok doubles up as a great privacy screen. Two for the price of one! ;)