The Wi-Fi Predator is totally modded router that lets you grab free Internet from far away places and comes courtesy of the folks at i-Hacked. All it takes is a Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 router, a high-powered HyperLink 2.4GHz 14.5 Yagi Antenna, a tripod, some custom firmware and a little technical know-how to reconstruct, thanks to the thorough documentation efforts of the i-Hacked crew.
On startup, the Predator begins scanning for open access points, testing them for Internet connectivity and determining the strongest signal. Once that signal is identified, it will create a connection that is under your control. The connection can be secured and protected as would any other Internet connection.
It is worth pointing out that there are potentially massive legal repercussions for the use of such technology, depending on where you live, and hogging someone else’s bandwidth is not really a nice thing to do, especially in countries which
The total price of building this most awesome looking contraption is around $150, but could be less depending on which of the parts you are able to scrounge. [i-Hacked via Hacked Gadgets]
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Tags: DIY, hack, routers, wi-fi
6 responses
Aug 2, 2008 at 5:05 am
This thing is SICK!!!!
Mine gets Over 10 miles but i use a free hotspot
about 5 miles away for my internet connection
I use it for my XBoX Live or Wii wireless setup!
No Computer even needed!
I found this web site Unreal!
http://www.WiFiPredator.com
Aug 5, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I would like to know if i can buy a predator i live on a cay in the Bahamas an i would be great to own one of these or if u can tell would to buy an how to build it would be great
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Mar 24, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Is there any place where i could buy one of these as im not the best with electronics and cant imagine building one of these myself. Please email at InFlames1408@aol.com
Mar 24, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I don’t think so, but seriously – all that is involved is screwing some parts together. There is no soldering or anything else required.
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