Old satellite dishes are fairly easy to come by. They provide an excellent basis for boosting the reception capability of any USB WiFi adapter. USB WiFi adapters offer some distinct advantages over other DIY WiFi antennas that use coaxial cable, since USB cables aren’t prone to the signal loss that happens with any long coaxial length. This antenna also does not require a WiFi card with an external connector or the pigtail cable to connect the coaxial cable to the card. So, if free WiFi hot spots are your connection goal, build a WiFi antenna to connect with a USB cable instead. Writer Bio
