When you live in the middle of nowhere, such as Russia or some Chicago suburbs, you don't have many options for broadband internet. Thankfully, Clear rolled-out their 4g WiMax network in Chicagoland last November, and so I was finally able to make the switch from dial-up internet. However, it wasn't the best reception, displaying only 1-2 bars. I tried making parabolic dishes with some success, but overall it was cumbersome. The most effective and efficient solution was a box reflector (PDF).
A simple cardboard box, aluminum foil, and tape. Just 10 minutes later, the modem displayed 4/5 bars compared with 1-2/5 bars!
Displayed modem: Motorola CPEi 150
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