Broadband Zone pigtail + Pringles Can -> Workable?

[Zefrem23]

Hi there, I'm considering getting a pigtail from Broadband Zone and hooking it up to either a Pringles or coffee can - I was just wondering if anyone has had much success with this method? Also, if anyone knows where I can pick up the component parts for the pigtail (the co-ax and N2 female connector) more cheaply than Broadband Zone, that would be a great help. I've got 1 light of signal on my modem, I maintain a constant connection, but the speed fluctuates wildly from 28kbps down to about 6kbps... Will better signal strength improve this, by helping keep the error rate low?

thanks in advance!

 

[nicroets]

Look at Webb.co.za Industries. They're in Eastgate. They deal in all kinds of microwave supplies, so be sure to ask for the MyWireless / TheRoDent special.

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[pixie]

Zefrem23,

Don't go to BBZ you'll pay through the nose!
Go to Poynting straight, ask for Louis address is
33 Thora Cresent, Wynberg. Tel. 262 5155 - phone first.
Can't help with cantenna as I got a dish.
Speeds are shocking these days - I'm getting 56k "Dail up"
speed with a 512k connection. I HATE IT. Sentech is starting to suck
just like Telkom.

 

[TheRoDent]

The connector is a very finicky thing. The ones Webb Industries supply is essentially a "hacked" MCX connector. If BBZ sells the proper thing (read: it makes a solid connection) it might be worthwhile going for theirs rather.

I didn't know they sell pigtails loose? What is their price on these things?

Also, a pringles can isn't the best if you're going to be making a proper cantenna. Look for the 750g Ricoffy cans, or something that size. The N-male and N-female chassis mount connectors can be obtained from Webb, or Poyinting.

Check http://rodent.za.net/gallery/cantenna to see what one looks like.

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[Zefrem23]

Is there any specific reason why the N-connector needs to be used rather than, say, a hacked BNC connector? I'm completely new to this sort of thing, so I'm just asking out of curiosity more than anything else. For the meantime, I crunched away a whole tin of Pringles (Salt 'n' Vinegar - the *only* flavour worth the effort and sommer stuck it over the modem's antenna - whaddayaknow, 9% more signal.

An aside - I want to put a hub in, so I have the following setup:

Modem -&gt; Ethernet cable -&gt; Hub -&gt; Flylead -&gt; PC - I have tried this out but have had no luck, even after installing the ethernet drivers from the MyWireless disk. The green light on the custom ethernet cable doesn't come on - should it come on when connected, or only when traffic is moving? Need help here please!

Thanks again!

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[Kai]

i have a grid antenna.... now. to get it hooked up to my modem... hmmm...

*pokes grid antenna with a stick*

my cantenna is doing the trick though. I have a pringles can... and it gets me 17%

now... if only i can connect to that stupid tower... grrr...

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