Cantenna (show them your cans)

Posted by John Patrick on Nov 18, 2002 in WiFi

Thanks to Buzz Bruggeman at ActiveWords for telling me about Cantenna. I have been talking about the Pringles Can WiFi antenna for quite some time but Cantenna has taken the idea to the next level. If you’ve never heard of a Cantenna, don’t worry — you are not alone. A Cantenna is simply an inexpensive version of the long range antennas used by wireless Internet providers and mobile phone companies. The idea is to extend WiFi’s 100 meter range to miles — how many miles depends on many factors. (read more)

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