Wi-Fi signals operate over radio waves, which are highly sensitive to interference from metallic objects. A strategically placed metal barrier -- such as one made out of tin foil -- will completely reflect all the Wi-Fi signals it encounters in the opposite direction.
Use aluminium foil to create a reflector
Your router can be boosted by reflecting the signal outwards. To do a makeshift reflector, use aluminium foil (good ol' tin foil). Cut about 30cm of foil and try to get it a curved shape.
Concrete, with and without metal reinforcement, is one of the worst building materials for wireless signals to pass through, but masonry block and bricks can also be serious barriers for Wi-Fi. Plywood and drywall come close to zero signal loss in tests.
Using a jamming device is illegal in many countries, including the United States. If it is legal in your area, all you need to do is buy one and turn it on close to the source of the network. However, in most areas, you will need to resort to the more complex, legal methods below.
There are two ways to go about blocking your neighbor's WiFi. Method 1: You can either block their WiFi name and put it on a “Blacklist” so their WiFi name won't appear in your WiFi list. This is a good method if you just need to block one or two names. Method 2: You can create a WiFi “Whitelist”.
Radio waves are electromagnetic, meaning that metal has the ability to absorb them. Anything that has metal, such as metal blinds, doors, furniture, infrastructure, and walls, can greatly diminish or completely eliminate the WiFi signal.
Think of it like a reflector behind a flashlight bulb, concentrating the beam where you want it to go. Metals like aluminum, copper, and silver all do the job.
Some materials, like air or clear glass, let visible light pass through with hardly any attenuation at all. Other materials, like water or tinted glass, will only let some light through; and others like wood or metal will completely block visible light.
The use of a phone jammer, GPS blocker, or other signal jamming device designed to intentionally block, jam, or interfere with authorized radio communications is a violation of federal law. There are no exemptions for use within a business, classroom, residence, or vehicle.
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The manufacturer (and any tech dad, like my own) would tell you that hiding it is a bad idea. If you look at the router you'll see that there are likely vents on multiple sides, which allow air to pass through and keep the machine cool. Obstructing the vents can cause the router to overheat, which can either a.
You can create a “wall” behind your router using a sheet of aluminum foil. This works to stop your wireless signal from seeping into areas where you don't need it, thereby strengthening the signal in the areas where you do need it. Or, you can wrap aluminum foil around the base of the antennas on your router.
A WiFi Repeater effectively contains two wireless routers, similar to the wireless router you already have in your home or office. One of these wireless routers picks up the existing WiFi network. It then transfers the signal to the other wireless router, which transmits the boosted signal.
Next, you'll want to assess the placement of your router. They tend to do best when set up in the center of a home, allowing the signal to reach out in every direction.
This involves installing ethernet cabling from the main house router to the roof where a point to point WiFi bridge unit is installed. On the outdoor building/office/shed the same has to happen, an outdoor WiFi bridge unit is installed on the roof with ethernet cable leading down in to the shed.
The easiest and cheapest solution, if your outbuilding is within 300 feet, is to stretch an outdoor Ethernet wire (perhaps buried) from your home router to the outbuilding, and then connect a dedicated home Wi-Fi access point to it at the outbuilding. This is pretty simple and not too expensive.
market price of Wifi Jammer in India is Rs 12,500/ Unit.
TP-Link RE220
As Wi-Fi extenders go, it's fast, it's reliable, it works with just about every Wi-Fi router out there and it's easy to use. And, as of writing this, it costs even less than I paid for it initially -- down to $20 on Amazon.
Purchase a Wi-Fi Extender
In this case, a Wi-Fi extender can be a great option. A Wi-Fi extender takes your existing Wi-Fi signal then broadcasts it as a new one. It can increase the strength of your signal in spots where it's weak.
You can use NetSpot on Wi-Fi-equipped devices running Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android. This makes it the most versatile Wi-Fi booster app available and an excellent choice for those looking to improve their Wi-Fi experience.
While these methods seem to pose huge security risks to your vehicle, there is actually quite a simple solution to protect your car: wrap your keys in tin foil. Wrapping your keys in this every-day household item will act as a barrier and ensure that the signal is not transmitted in a relay attack.