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Bypassing the Internet Gatekeepers

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10:28 pm
January 30, 2012


jamie

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With upsurge of Big Brother is watching the internet I've been looking at ways to stay private and do more creating a private network at least.

I am finding some interesting information on a Mesh network that uses Wi-fi and combination of smart devices that create a new network to access the internet.

I'm wondering if anyone might be interested in having an equipment list and some ways to build a small network of LANs and WANs that are local and secure. 

7:42 am
January 31, 2012


Jarhead

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My daughters house is about 500 feet from my house. I've been wanting to add her on my network but I'm not sure how I could send a wi fi signal that far. Her router shows up on my list of available networks but the signal is to weak to connect. My barn is about half way between her house and mine. I've though of putting a router in the barn, maybe then the Wi Fi signal would reach both houses. 

"  When a well packaged web of lies has been sold gradually to the masses over generations, the truth will seem utterly preposterous and it's speaker a raving lunatic." Dresden James 

12:04 pm
January 31, 2012


Justin Case

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I don't know if this works or not because I haven't tried it myself.  But if it doesn't work, you are only throwing away pennies.

This is a quick and easy way to get more range for pennies.

HOW TO MAKE A WIFI EXTENDER

Ez-12 Parabolic Reflector Template

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1:27 pm
January 31, 2012


jamie

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I moved my router to hang on the wall and  placed a piece of tintoil behind the antenna. We went from a poor connection and a couple of bars to a very good connection bouncing between 4-5 bars.

I think Amazon sells a booster ant. for about $80.00 and it is supposed to increase the range up to a 1/4 mile.

6:22 pm
January 31, 2012


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8:42 am
February 1, 2012


Jarhead

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Thanks JC and Gallo, I think I'll try the EZ-12 first as it's not as directional and it has plenty of gain for my needs.

 

I sure hope this stupid idea doesn't ruin my radio, set my house on fireeek, bring the FCC to my dooreek, ruin my cropseek, and send famine and pestilence across the land.eekeekeek  rofl

"  When a well packaged web of lies has been sold gradually to the masses over generations, the truth will seem utterly preposterous and it's speaker a raving lunatic." Dresden James 

9:44 am
February 1, 2012


Crab Apple

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Jarhead said:

 

I sure hope this stupid idea doesn't ruin my radio, set my house on fireeek, bring the FCC to my dooreek, ruin my cropseek, and send famine and pestilence across the land.eekeekeek  rofl

You forgot to mention in your list of "I hope it doesn't"……. act as a beacon for lost extraterestorials looking for Area 51.laugh

2:49 pm
February 1, 2012


Justin Case

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Crab Apple said:

act as a beacon for lost extraterestorials looking for Area 51.laugh

It's a beacon to the Mother Ship for those who are planning to bug off the planet (Heaven's Gate (religious group)).rofl

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