Re: [wlug] Making Wireless go faster.

On 22/08/05, jaytee(a)clear.net.nz <jaytee(a)clear.net.nz> wrote:

Regarding metal objects that may impede the signal: I thought of wrapping an empty toilet roll (or similar) with aluminium foil then adjusting the size to act as a collector/reflector and maybe getting some signal gain if placed in a strategic location. As this been tested or did I have a bad idea?? Regards John

Bad idea as will be worse than free space unless you actually have power there and repeat signal in which case you should use a slightly better aerial design. Ian