Not a realistic expectation. A suitable antenna and reflector will extend the usable range of wifi, but the signal is not coming down from the sky like a satellite broadcast so a big dish doesn't really help. Wifi signals are propagating out from the transmitters on campus and any tree, building or vehicle in between the campus and his residence will likely stop the signal. Now if he lived across a lake from the campus, he might have a chance. Basically you need line of sight to the wifi radio to have a very good chance.
A "cantenna" seems to be as good a reflector/concentra
dirtfarmer wrote:
> My son lives two miles from his college campus. There is campus-wide wi-fi supplied for him. He would like to be able to receive it from his home. I know very little about this but have been reading some. Is it realistic to expect to receive his signal with a dish network dish with some USB device at the focal point? If not, would a ten ft big C-band dish do it? Has anybody tried a ten ft. dish?
Gary
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