An improvement over the Wimax Cantenna I shared in my last post, this configuration has taken the signal strength to new heights – ie. from the 40-60% of v1 to a consistent 80%!
The principal is the same as version 1: take a 330ml can, cut it into half (but laterally this time). Chop off both ends so that we are left with a concave sheet, make a slit in the center to insert the USB modem in, and try it out. I used scissors to cut the can, but be careful not to cut yourself. Plug the modem in, and find the angle and orientation that gives the best signal.
I get an 80% signal when the modem is almost parallel to the table surface, which is very counter-intuitive (as we expect antennae to be upright), but it may have to do with the relative position of the tower from my home in this small valley – and as long as it works, who cares!
Please do share your experience in the comments if you are a(n unfortunate) Wateen customer and if you try this hack out.
thanks to your information!
Now, I’ve got it..
I have now a signal!
THANKS AGAIN!
I work in Wateen and I am user as well. I really appreciate the experience you have shared with us to increase the signal strength of USB. Most of the time I am having issues with signals in basement. Other than that it is working fine. I must try your trick and will be update you shortly
good sharing dude keep it up