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Can I use a satellite dish?

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Yes, you can.

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Will it require a password?

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The antenna merely amplifies the WiFi signal, it will still require an existing wireless Internet access point.

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Can I send a WiFi signal directly to my TV with this antenna?

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Yes, I believe it will work if your TV has a USB port and you know how to connect your TV to different WiFi signals.

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How can I use the internet in Windows XP via USB tethering?

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Plug your Android to your PC and go to the device Settings. Go to Settings, More Settings, Tethering & Mobile Hotspot, and then USB Tethering (check marked). Now the required drivers will be automatically installed to your Windows XP PC. After driver installation, have fun with the internet!

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Would this help me connect to a WiFi network that's currently out of range?

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Yes! The antenna you build increases the gain of the signal. With the added gain, you may be able to pick up those WiFi signals that are just beyond your current range. Do not expect it to pick up all the WiFi signals that may be listed on your computer as out of range though; there are a lot of variables that affect reception.

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Can this work if I don't have home WiFi?

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Maybe, if you have dongles to serve as antennas. Otherwise, you'll need broadband.

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How can I use all of this on an Android device?

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You need to have a USB spot on your Android device or buy a cord that plugs into your charging port.

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How can I get a connection when the Wi-Fi access point is mounted in a ceiling?

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WiFi Signals can penetrate most materials. As long as you remain close to the access point, you should be getting a decent connection.

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How do I use my mobile phone as a WiFi adapter?

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Connect your mobile to a wireless network. Then, connect your mobile to a computer, using a USB cable, and turn on USB tethering.

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How do I get WiFi at my rural area using a satellite dish?

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Satellites use a different type of signal, so you cannot get WiFi directly from a satellite. However, if you use a satellite to get your broadband signal, you just need a WiFi router, the same as you would do if you had broadband using land-based cable or DSL.

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Will the antenna work with a hotspot?

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Yes, for sure. The hotspot is a form of WiFi, so it should work just fine.

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How far can the antenna be from the receiver?

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It totally depends on with WiFi adapter you are using. If you have 3/4 dbi antenna, your will get a lower signal but if you have something like a 15/24/26 dbi antenna connected to your adapter, then you are going to get much more signal than the 3/4 dbi antenna. The greater the signal, the farther away you can place the antenna.

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What benefits can I expect to get with a 30 centimeter dish?

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30 cm = 12 inches. The article says 12 inches is a good size for the dish antenna. So, a 30-cm dish should be as good.

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How far can the antenna be from the receiver when making a low cost WiFi antenna?

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It would vary as per the WiFi source, the WiFi dongle and the wire mesh used to make the antenna.

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