How To Make A Cheap WindSurfer Antenna to Boost Wifi Signal

[xikobarreiro]

Yesm im whatching this with a wifi hacked by bt 5 , and signal is just 10, a few hours ago i have 28 :S , some problem as going , is justin bieber stoling my wireless signal hacked ?

[tomcatbball34]

Should i have this pointed at the device i want a stronger connection too or does it matter?

[crazypcdude]

@tomcatbball34 Yes, this makes your antenna more directional and therefore stronger, however, you will now need to aim it.

[tomcatbball34]

@crazypcdude also my router has 2 antennas so will i need to make two, one for each antenna?

[crazypcdude]

@tomcatbball34 For best performance yes,however it is not 100% required.

[kchesterk]

question, the foil should be inside, right? Or it should be on the outside like the one on this video?

[crazypcdude]

@kchesterk Either Way Works Fine. I tested both ways and it does not make any difference. Metal reflects signal, paper does not. The 2.4GHz wavelength passes right through the paper and hits the metal on either side. The paper just holds it together. If you used plate metal, you could skip the paper altogether.

[MrStropwen]

Wouldn't this also increases the chance of an attack from a wardriver?

[crazypcdude]

@MrStropwen Possibly, but a wardriver usually has such a good antenna that could pick it up anyway. For safety use WPA2 encryption and long passwords. My biquad antenna can pick up a nonboosted signal from 1000 feet away, easily. I don't wardrive, but it sure would be easy to do. From my front yard I can see 14 routers with no security at all. They will get wardriven first. Secure hotspots are usually ignored since there are so many easy pickings.

[8987393007]

thumbs up if u r watching this with a sucky wifi and its taking forever

[8987393007]

can u put this onto your wifi usb alfa reciever

[keng612]

To do this easier. Just take the file folder, cut down the seam, trim off the tab and fee it through the printer to print the template on. Glue the foil on the opposite side, cut out the template, put together, done.

[firaszul99]

and how do we know if it is working?

[crazypcdude]

@firaszul99 See my video on inSSIDer. This program lets you see and chart your wifi signals in db strength. A gain of 2-3 decibels is a big increase. The signal always fluctuates, but if their is a significant gain, you should see it. You can also use it dial in your antenna positioning and find dead spots, see neighboring wifi signals, etc.

[firaszul99]

wait isnt the aliminium supposed to be in the inside not the outside?

[JordanECMusic]

Did it today. This shit really works! :O

[dnee]

I dont really get it i think this not by any means boost the signal but just redirecting & make it focus on the place that the signal go weak CMIIW

[76mrlonely]

Hi, im using a modem..which does not have the small black stand.. Can i use a pencil instead?

[ElSedated]

Wait, but I point the metal side to the area who I want the signal get better or the opposite?

[lSKABZl]

I have alot of walls in between the router and my desktop. will it lower the effectiveness of the windsurfer.

[lSKABZl]

does it matter if my antenna is omnidirectional. i have a netgear router and im having trouble getting a connection in my separate part of my house. my current antenna is 2dBi

[crazypcdude]

@lSKABZl Almost all router antennas are omnidirectional bipoles. You can use this helps to boost the signal into the direction of your weakest signals.

[streetsmartdude]

SHouldnt the aluminium foil be on the inside???? O_o

pls answer thanks

[crazypcdude]

@streetsmartdude No, the paper has no effect on the antenna performance, the signals pass through it and hits the metal. The paper just stiffens the build. So, it really doesn't matter which side the paper is on. If you made this out of stiffer metal, you wouldn't even need the paper.

[rage10194]

yo i have the new cisco it has to antena how can i apply windsurfer??

[iyotsapuwet]

if i make the pattern bigger? will it make any difference?

[crazypcdude]

@iyotsapuwet Enlarging is fine as long as you enlarge all parts so the curve stays the same.

[crazypcdude]

@iyotsapuwet Not usually, but it never hurts to try it.

[frozentyrant]

@iyotsapuwet Yes, if you make the design bigger ull get a better result. Look it up and it'll say so

[tropicaljantie]

i think you thinfoil paper should be on the inside. correct ?

[ishouldplayzelda]

you can use a pringles can split down the middle. it works the same way

[crazypcdude]

@ishouldplayzelda Cool. Or you can use a pringles can to make a cantenna. Decisions, Decisions.

[Gordon22141]

how much more does the antenna increase th wi fi by???

[duckica11]

that is so great, i like this ;)

[stewemaster3212]

lol. what should i do if i've got an internal antenna? this thing will still works?

[MAGHUYOP86]

can u foil the whole folder or just one part of it?

[crazypcdude]

@MAGHUYOP86 Just the back part need foil. It is a parabolic arc that focuses the reflection. If the other parts are foil it might interfere with the focusing.

[ColinSkateFilms]

Thanks bro!! i finaly got internet in my room now!! (:

[TheNBkNation]

so you glue the shiny part on the back or the non shiny part on the back???

[crazypcdude]

@TheNBkNation It works either way. The paper does nothing to stop the wifi radio waves. They will pass right through it and bounce off the metal the same as if they hit the metal first.

[TheNBkNation]

@crazypcdude Ohh Okay thank you very much.

[crazypcdude]

@TheNBkNation I tested it both ways and it seems to make no difference. It is not light that is reflecting, but radio waves, so all that matters is that the metal is there. I put shiny outwards in this video

[rance27]

hello! Crazypcdude How do you know that create a paper w/ wifi booster and how do you know it works with?

[mrmrhollingsworth]

OHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYY GAwDDDDDDDDDDDD

this works dude

[TotallyWickedAwsum]

It works perfectly, my signal went from 2 bars to 4 bars.

[72U11]

lol I get 100% now. Cool.

[GaretMilbra]

iwifihack . net is the best app for my iphone! (also works on ipod touch and ipad)!!! it hacks wifi passwords

[srfedecape]

does it work?

[extracrispy69]

hey man! thanks for the how to vid!! helped a lot!! just finished it!! gonna go test it out!

[sanchezthekid]

This works??

[huli47]

nice t-shirt lol

[hondannyboy]

Thanks for the video. I think the aluminum foil should be facing the antenna right?

[crazypcdude]

@hondannyboy Nope, The foil is the collector, the paper is just a decoration that wi-fi passes right through.

[gasenkotsu]

Thanks, signal improved by about 30%. Very handy.

[AtOx201]

isn't the foil supposed to by facing inwards? The way you have it, the signals will not be strengthened

[crazypcdude]

@AtOx201 Incorrect, paper cannot stop a 2.4ghz signal, so the decoration goes on the side you look at, hence the big logo.

[FPaco14]

u did it backwordsssssss

[crazypcdude]

@FPaco14 sigh, read the other posts. Paper does not block radio waves.

[HiddenFlamez]

I dont have an intenna, will it still work?

[pejeno]

@srlewis76 You do realize it doesn't matter where side it is, right? As long as it has aluminum, the signal will bump into it and it will work properly.

It's not like the file folder is going to make it less efficient.

[crazypcdude]

@pejeno Thanks for backing me up. I have tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to explain to my viewers that paper is not going to block the signal bounce. :-)

[kmh196700]

This son of a gun does work. I went from 70% to 83% on one monitor and from 'poor' to 'excellent' on the other scale. Wow!

[crazypcdude]

@TheHexs Someone has to set the trends of tomorrow. Might as well be me. :-)

[crazypcdude]

@zmikeone @breckerocks see other 100 comments on this topic. It does not matter.

[crazypcdude]

@breckerocks see other 100 comments on this topic. It does not matter. 

[paarschell]

Thanks a million! You saved tons of time with this video and your tips on how to put it together.

[Phren]

@breckerocks Will the radio waves get confused? Are the atoms in the Reynolds Wrap aligned wrong? Oh Noz!! What will they do?! I must tell the radio waves before they get here!

[micers]

Nice work.  Well done.

[TheRoscoFox]

Beautiful T-shirt

[crazypcdude]

@TheRoscoFox thanx

[HuasoPodrido]

I have a verizon wireless router. I made the antenna, I dont think I placed it correctly as the signal has not really changed. The router is on the 1st floor in my office. The family uses notebooks and wireless cell phones on other two levels. should I have a router per floor? I have the antenna facing the router.

[DaveSimonH]

Does it matter which side the foil is on?

[Phren]

@DaveSimonH No..the radio waves don't care that the foil is on the backside of the thin cardboard ;-)

[crazypcdude]

@DaveSimonH nope

[Ifeelphat]

Hmmm you awfully look like Mark Erickson from infinite solutions and that video about the increase wifi didn't work -__-

[crazypcdude]

@Ifeelphat I have to admit, the boost is not dramatic.

[Ifeelphat]

@crazypcdude yeah i was exaggerating and it look ugly on my router lol

[dragonchief777]

@breckerocks k,thnx.i wasnt shur wat to do so i just said fuk it and pointed it strait up to even it out,lol

[sebitas]

Man.... I love your t-shirt (:D

[crazypcdude]

@sebitas thanks. I love it too.

[crazypcdude]

@sebitas I get more comments on the shirt than anything. lol

[sebitas]

So... where did you get it? did you buy it on Internet?

[devilsfan964]

@sebitas just look up windsurfer template on google images, and there ya go

[sebitas]

@devilsfan964

Hahahaha I was talking about the spidey t-shirt, but thanks anyway ^^)

[devilsfan964]

@sebitas oh my bad lol

[crazypcdude]

@elftoes888 It doesn't seem to work for everybody, but it is a good place to start because it's practically free.

[000CODE000]

omg aluminium needs to be on the oposite side

[crazypcdude]

@000CODE000 No it doesn't, read all the comments below. 

[Phren]

@000CODE000 That's a derp for you!

[vitormangraviti]

you've got it wrong! the tin foil side should be bending INWARDS as it works as a reflector!

If you do the way you just did, the chances that you DROP the signal by half are considerably high

[crazypcdude]

@vitormangraviti Incorrect, I tested this with a signal strength monitor and it makes no difference. This follows the original installation instructions. The signal goes right through the cardboard and hits the foil, so it doesn't matter what side it is on. Consider that wifi goes through brick walls, and then how little 5 mil of cardboard changes things.

[Phren]

@vitormangraviti Hahahaha - Tesla at work!! I guess that's why RADIOS DON'T WORK IN YOUR LIVING ROOM TOO, right? Hurp Durp.

[guitarfan1989]

does it need to be pointed at your pc?

[crazypcdude]

@guitarfan1989 yes, for best results, point it in the direction of the originating signal.

[dragonchief777]

@crazypcdude so,like if im tryin to boost the signal for my wii to conect beter,i stil point it at the pc or at my wii?

[MNmischievious]

You crazy bitches! This thing works. You are a sick dude! WTF, this thing works. Freaky beeaaches!

[crazypcdude]

@MNmischievious glad to help

[fastback97]

when i click the link u put on there it says sorry we cant find...

[Scirocco411]

grazie sbibooooooooch!!!!!!!!!!

[bavel12]

you made it wrong xD haha the reflecting side must be on the antenna side omg

[ReDFoX2200]

@bavel12 yes exactly :D

[ReDFoX2200]

@ReDFoX2200 Sorry I was wrong no he did it the correct way :) I spend much time serching for the correct answer:) sorry again the video is right

[pejeno]

Nicely done mate. Thanks a lot.

[krize604]

cool video, i will do this also ;)

[Pavelx1]

so how well does it work

[crazypcdude]

It makes a standard 3db antenna perform as well as a 5 db antenna. (Every 3 db is considered to be doubling the signal strength) On antenna's that are already high powered, it doesn't help much. It's definitely worth 10 minutes and a folder to try.

[trevianflowers]

It catches and reflects the signal and concentrates it onto the actual antenna.

[rorymannetje]

nice

[CoAdY195]

Trying this tm

[allenrivera24]

isnt the foil on the wrong side? or it doesnt matter?

[crazypcdude]

No, it doesn't matter. I tested it both ways.

[dudutz999]

yes it is!!

[crazypcdude]

No it's not. Wifi passes through WALLS, 1 mil of cardboard isn't changing anything performance related. It is just aesthetics which side shows.