Introduction: More Durable Windsurfer Wi-Fi Extender
We all know about the Windsurfer Wi-Fi extender, but this is a more durable version of it.
Step 1: Materials Required
- Windsurfer Template ( Print above picture )
- Cookies or Candy tin
- Soft plastic ( i use a empty container of vinegar )
- Scissors
- Utility knife
- Glue gun
- Masking tape
- Lighter
- Sharpie pen
Step 2: Making the Reflector
Cut the reflector part of the Windsurfer from the tin.
Cut the slot in the reflector for the antenna mount.
Step 3: Making the Antenna Mount
Cut the antenna mount part of the Windsurfer from your soft plastic ( I use a empty container of vinegar ).
Cut slit in the plastic for the antenna.
Step 4: Assemble Your Windsurfer Antenna Extender
Insert the antenna mount tab into the slot of the reflector.
Use masking tape to help hold it together for now.
Melt and fold the tab using a lighter.
Add glue to old it all together with the glue gun.
Remove tape wen glue is cold.
Step 5: Install Windsurfer
Slide the Windsurfer on the antenna.
Now enjoy a more durable Windsurfer Wi-Fi extender.
19 Discussions
2 years ago
Is this optimised for 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz?
4 years ago
it does not say say in the instructions, but from the photos it appears the template should be enlarged.
Reply 4 years ago
I don't think it will make any diference.
Reply 3 years ago
See the following link for info on gain and loss:
(But keep in mind equipment, Antenna size, transmit power etc all factor)
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/
4 years ago
Next time (or any time) you make a pattern for people to print and use, please place something on it which is a known size, and label the dimensions. My computer/printer likes to resize things to make them fit, so my print might be a bit larger or smaller than your original. Printing US letter on ISO A4 paper (and vis versa) also can cause the print to be re-scaled.
I can measure something on my printout marked "this is 1 inch" and see if I need to have the pattern re-printed slightly larger or smaller to match yours.
Thanks!
Reply 3 years ago
It's intended for A4 but the original template is meant to scale up or down.
See the following link for info on gain and loss:
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/
Reply 4 years ago
I don't think it will make any diference.
4 years ago
What did you use to cut the slots in the reflector?
Reply 4 years ago
A dremel tool.
4 years ago
How effective it is?
Reply 4 years ago
I could not get wifi to work in my garage, now i get 2 out of 5 bar for signal.
Not perfect but it work.
Reply 4 years ago
I'm just curious if you're garage is attached or detached?
Reply 4 years ago
Attached but it's made with stucco and use to be detach before house expansion. the chiken wire in the stucco is like a cage and stop most of the signal.
4 years ago
So cool! Even I can do this! Long house, short router
4 years ago
Any suggestions if the the Wi-Fi has no external antenna?
Reply 4 years ago
Have a look there for that.
https://www.youtube.com/user/8bitandrewmcneil/videos
Reply 4 years ago
Thank you.
4 years ago
nice?
4 years ago
Hey this is cool my DAD helped me make our wifi longer Thanks
Johnny Jr