Effect of electromagnetic wave interference against computer network quality of service

Abstract

The need for power grids and computer networks is a critical thing to note. Placement of cables in the building will affect the quality of services provided, especially on computer networks. The computer network transmits digital data that is very susceptible to interference of electromagnetic waves. The electrical cable is one of the media that can produce electromagnetic waves. In this study measurement of electromagnetic waves on electrical wiring, for the quality of computer network services. The type of power cable tested is the power cable used in the NYYHY and NYM cables, while for the computer network cables tested are UTP and STP computer network cables with categories 5e (Cat 5e). The Quality of Service parameters tested in the study this is Throughput, Jitter, Delay, and Packet Loss. Tool used to measure electromagnetic wave radiation is the Electromagnetic Radiation Detector DT-1130. The results of this study indicate that the electromagnetic interference generated by the power cable affects the quality of service computer network. Decreasing network performance on UTP is greater than STP.