On 9/27/2012 6:43 AM, Ian wrote:
"John" wrote in message
news :I ( and probably many others) have a wireless router in the house which in
: my case runs at 2.4Ghz via a single antenna about 10 cm high. Certainly
: omnidirectional which is my issue. As its against a wall near the road
1/2
: the signal
: keeps neighbours and passing traffic with a WiFi point. Or at least is
just
: wasting 1/2 the radiated power.
: My questions are : Is putting a reflector adjacent to the antenna on the
: road side sufficient to screen off the signal? A follow on from that is
: would that reflected signal boost signal levels in the house?.
: If the info provided is not detailed enough, sorry about that. Question
is
: born of ignorance which is rectifiable!
: Many thanks
: John

Hi John.

If you're using the router's security (password, unique ID etc) then it
shouldn't be open to neighbours and passing traffic.
A reflector will not reduce that power wastage you mentioned.
Is the router in the best place for your use in your house?

Best wishes, Ian.

I have a different opinion than Ian.
Installing a reflector will weaken the signal going towards the road and
enhance the signal in the other direction.

Here's an easy one to build.

http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/Ez-10/

and another

http://www.freeantennas.com/projects...te2/index.html

Mikek