INCREASING WIFI SIGNAL STRENGTH USING HELIX

ANTENNA 2.4 GHZ DESIGN USING MMANAGAL AND

WIRELESMON APPLICATION
Marina Artiyasa, Sandi Gumilar, Raditya Azhari1, Badrudin 1,M.Agus
Maulidan1,Anggy Pradiftha Junfithrana2
1,2
Program Studi Teknik Elektro
STT Nusa Putra
Sukabumi, Indonesia
Email:marina@nusaputra.ac.id,,sandi@nusaputra.ac.id, raditya.azhari.asmara@nusaputra.ac.id,
badrudin@nusaputra.ac.id, muhamad.agus@nusaputra.ac.id, mr.pradiftha@nusaputra.ac.id

ABSTRACT - Helix antenna consists of a single conductor or
multi-conductor open helix-shaped. Helix antenna has a three-
dimensional shape. The shape of the helix antenna resembles a
spring and the diameter and the distance between the windings of
a certain size. This study aimed to design a signal amplifier wifi on
2.4 GHz frequency. Materials used in the form of the pipe, copper
wire, various connectors and wireless adapters and various other
components. Mmmanagal software describing the simulation
result on helix antenna. Further tested with wirelesmon software
to test the wifi signal strength. The results are based Mmanagal,
radiation patterns emitted achieve Ganin: 4.5 dBi horizontal
polarization, F / B: -0,41dB; rear azim 1200 elev 600, 2400MHz
frequency, R27.9 and jX impedance -430.9, Elev: 64.40 real GND:
0.50 m height. In addition, based wirelesmon, wifi signal strength
increased from 47% to 55%.
KEYWORD: -Helix antenna, wifi, frequency, mmanagal,
wirelesmon.
I. INTRODUCTION
The antenna is an electronic device that is used to propagate and
receive radio waves or electromagnetic
[1]. The diversity antenna shape according to the design,
deployment patterns, and the frequency and gain. One is a half-
wave antenna is very popular because it is easy and able to emit
radio waves effectively [2]. The function of an antenna that
sends out (transmitter) and a receiving antenna signal
processing alike, but the way it works differently. Transmitting
antenna serves as a collector of the radiated signal. Either
change the transmitting antenna radio frequency energy (RF)
which is produced by the radio transmitter into the
electromagnetic field will be radiated into the air. Antenna
transmitter converts energy from one form to another. The
receiving antenna do the same thing, but with the reverse
direction. The receiving antenna change into energy
electromagnetic fields (RF) which is then forwarded to the radio
receiver.
antenna resembles a spring or spring and the diameter and the
distance between the windings of a certain size. Helix antenna
has been widely used. As in his research Setiawan, Wijanto, and
Rev. [4] which implements the use cloverleaf antenna mounted
on quadcopter video transmitter and helix antenna mounted
quadcopter video receiver which is at ground station with a
frequency of 5.8 GHz is used as a tool to maximize shooting
video from the air or commonly known in world terms
aeromodelling is a First Person View (FPV). Other research,
Irianto, Savitri, and Soerowirdjo [5] which aims for the design,
simulation, and implementation helix antenna used in the
communication between a wireless LAN network point (wifi)
which operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz or it can also function
as an antenna replacement on the client. Ogherohwo E.P,[9]
The research
was primarily focused on the design, construction and analysis
performance of helical antenna operating at 5.8GHz
Consistent with other studies, we intend to design helix antenna
that with mmanagal software for wifi amplifier applications.
II. METHODOLOGY
Devices that are required in this study are:
1. Pipe with a diameter of 40 mm.
2. Cover pipe.
3. Copper cable.
4. 1 x connector N.
5. RG58 cable
6. wireless USB
7. N female connector
8. Software: Network Stumbler, WirelessMon, Mmanagal.
The equipment has been prepared later in the installation.
Afterfinished, WirelessMon run applications that have
previously been associated with the extender cable between the
computer helix antenna for signal testing.

Antenna function is to convert electrical signals into

electromagnetic signals, then meradiasikannya. Instead antenna
may also serve to receive an electromagnetic signal and convert
it into electrical signals.

Antenna area is the limiting of the characteristics of

electromagnetic waves emitted by the antenna. The area around
the division created to facilitate observation field structure in
each - each of the antenna area [3]. Regional energy antenna
chamber passed freely so that this area is the transition between
the guided waves with free wave [3].

Helix antenna consists of a single conductor or multi-

conductor open helix-shaped. Helix antenna merupkan antenna
that has a three-dimensional shape. The shape of the helix Figure 1. The research method.
 III. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
The simulation results we have accomplished with the
use of software
Figure 2. The simulation results with Mmanagal
From Figure 2 above, it was found that the value of the
impedance Z is R27.9 and jX -430.9. Furthermore, in
Figure 3 below describes the graphic on the VSWR with
the frequency MACT positioned at 2400 MHz (2.4 GHz),
with a value of 1.0 which means the results are perfect
Figure 3 VSWR with the frequency MACT
Apart from that, Figure 4 below, the value of Gain obtained
by the helix antenna simulation using Mmanagal software that
is 4,5dengan position at a frequency of 2400 MHz (2.4 GHz)
Figure 4 Gain vs frequency
Further in Figure 5 of the helix antenna simulation to get the
radiation pattern using softwareMmanagal can be deduced that (Ga:
4.5 dBi horizontal polarization, F / B: -0,41dB; rear azim 120 dgelev
60dg, 2400MHz frequency, impedance R27. 9 and jX -430.9, Elev:
64.4dg real GND: 0.50 m height.
Figure 5 vs. frequency radiation pattern
A. Calculation of Helix Antenna
To be used as a wifi signal booster antenna, antenna
helix should be arranged in order to operate at a frequency of
2.4 GHz. The wavelength can be calculated as follows:
=C = 3.108 m/s = 12,34 cm
f 2.4.109 Hz
Diameter (D) is calculated by the equation:
D= =12,34cm = 3,93 cm
3,14
PVC pipe diameter 4 cm can be used to make this antenna,
while copper cables typically used for electrical connection at
home can be used as a conductor helixnya. This copper wire has
a diameter of about 1.5mm plus the protective layer, bringing
the total to 4.2 mm overall diameter. With a diameter, D = 4.2
cm = 42mm circumference values obtained, C as follows:
C=XD
C = 3.14 x 42mm
C = 132 mm
C = 1.07 = (C = 1.07)
The distance between the windings is:
S = 0,25C
S = 0.25 x 107mm
S = 33mm = 3.3 cm
 For a distance of 100 m to 2.5 km with line of sight
conditions, is expected to be sufficient winding 15. Helix In the first test I tried to detect wireless NSP_Lt6
antenna length (axial length) becomes: without using helix antenna and signal strength raised by
A = nS WirelessMon software that is already installed
A = 15 x 3.3 cm dikomputer, below are the results of the first trial.
A= 49,5 nearly 50

Antenna impedance is:

Z= 150

Z = 150
1,07
Z= 145,01

See impedance value of this antenna, the necessary network

impedance adjustment so that the antenna impedance in
accordance with the impedance of the transmission line (50).
The gain of the antenna can be calculated as follows: Figure 7 first Display software
G = 11.8 + 10 log [C2.N.S] wirelesmon
2
G = 11.8 + 10 log {(1,32m X15X0.33m)]} Based on Figure 7 at the initial appearance WirelessMon
software we can see beberepa signal from the access point
1.22
detected by the laptop or computer that is where there is a signal
G = 11.8 + 10 log. 4.5375 value. On first viewing the test without helix antenna I conclude
G = 11.8+6.58 stronger the signal received by a computer located at -52dBm,
G = 18.38 db below will show pictures of signal strength, received rate, sent
rate, the total data rate wireless NSP_Lt6 test results. In Figure
By setting the equation, the radiation pattern (pattern) of the 8 describes the total received by the wireless data
helix antenna can be calculated. After the stage of designing and contained on the computer with the data that are in total
manufacturing a helix antenna was finished then I will do that 10 kB / s.
sayabuat helix antenna testing. As for testing I do is to test how
strong the signal using WirelessMon software already installed
on the computer. As for testing I do is to find out how strong
persudut signal that can be detected by the antenna helix and
will be displayed on the software.

B. Helix antenna applications

Helix antenna is made and implemented, while the helix

antenna testing is done by positioning helix antenna as a
replacement antenna on the wireless wifi.

Besides being used as a helix antenna signal booster antenna

also operates on the point of communication between the
wireless network or can also be a computer replacement antenna
that uses a wireless LAN card. Figure 8 IP conection

C. Trial helix antenna Furthermore, in Figure 12 to explain the values of

parameters are detected overall by the software. It can be
The first test we did was calculate signal strength is displayed in concluded from the test without helix antenna can be seen
software WirelessMon. Below is an image of the Helix Antenna ready
in the table below.
to be tested in software WirelessMon ..
TABLE 1 TESTING WITHOUT USING HELIX
ANTENNA
signal strength -52dBm (47
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,19 cm
Speed (Mbits) 22.5
Formatted: Right: 0,02 cm
Frequency 2442MHz
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,33 cm
sent rate 27
Formatted: Right: 0,02 cm
Total data rate 76
bandwidth 225 Formatted: Space Before: 0,45 pt

recived rate 49 Formatted: Right: 0,02 cm, Space Before: 0,45 pt

Formatted: Right: 0,02 cm
Formatted: Right: 0,02 cm
Figure 6 helix antenna that is ready to be tested
 Next trial using helix antenna to find out how strong
the signal is detected shown on WirelessMon dimenu TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF WIFI SIGNALS
graft. BEFORE AND AFTER USING HELIX ANTENNA

straigth signal Without using using

Formatted: Indent: Left: 0,15 cm
helix antenna helix antenna
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0,12 cm
signal strength -52dBm (47%) -46 (dBm) 55%
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0,15 cm, Space Before: 0 pt
Speed (Mbits) 22.5 54
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0,12 cm, Space Before: 0 pt
Frequency 2442MHz 2.4 GHz
recived rate 49 24 854 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0,68 cm

sent rate 27 865 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0,43 cm, Right: -0,09 cm

Total data rate 76 25 270 Formatted: Right: 0,07 cm

bandwidth 22 54 Formatted: Right: -0,02 cm

Figure 9 Straight helix antenna signal Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,23 cm

Based on Figure 9 straight signal above shows that with this
we are biased WirelessMon software detects access point device
that is covered by a helix antenna. In Figure 10 describes the
total data rate shown in the chart at the time of testing software
helix antenna strong signal rate is at 100Kb / s.
From the exposure of the picture above we can see a strong
difference signal is generated without using a helix antenna and Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,23 cm, Right: -0,09 cm
using a helix antenna, and in order to more clearly look at the Formatted: Right: 0,07 cm
table below, in the table will be clearer how strong the signal is
detected. Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,4 cm, Right: -0,09 cm
Formatted: Right: 0,07 cm
IV. CONCLUSION Formatted: Right: -0,02 cm
Formatted: Space Before: 0,75 pt
From the experimental results of this helix antenna can be
used by a considerable distance. Operation helix antenna can be Formatted: Right: 0,07 cm, Space Before: 0,75 pt
as wifi signal amplifier on a PC or a computer installed helix Formatted: Indent: Left: 1,4 cm, Right: -0,09 cm, Space
antenna. In addition, the signal capture power is better than a PC Before: 0,75 pt
without using a helix antenna. Maximum capture power at the
antenna helix is better to be kept high. From the experiment Formatted: Right: 0,07 cm
with and without helix from 47% to 55% , and received rate Formatted: Right: -0,02 cm
from 49 to 24.854, total data rate from 76 to 25.270, speed also
from 22.5 to 54 Mbps. So there is significant rate.

Figure 10 IP conection helix antenna. REFERENCE

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