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WiFi Directional antenna fix, from Aluminium can.

Step 3Construction-

Low quality video, but you should get the idea..

Please use goggles and gloves... I have done this many times now for friends and family... As you can see from the video the can springs violently and will cut you..

1. Cut top and bottom off can.

2. Slice up one side.

3. Expand to relavent angle, close to 100mm diameter. The can starts at approx 65mm.

4. Cut an appropriate section out of the bottom edge to suit your antenna.

5. Add some tape to edges if desired..

Here is the video of the process.



http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1057873/wifi_aluminum_can_quick_fix/

And we are done with the unit...
Now for some fine tuning..
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