FDTD is a method that is applied in the simulation of electromagnetic waves. This study aims to simulate the propagation of electromagnetic waves on a material with conductivity and permittivity on the plate. The approximate form of Maxwell’s equations can be used to describe discrete electromagnetic waves. Signal analysis in the form of electromagnetic waves using position domains for magnetic field H and electric field E. By taking into consideration boundary conditions, stability, and boundary conditions, the proposed research employs the basic concept of differential equation method. The simulation results show that materials with high conductivity will cause the waves to decay. Under certain conditions, the relationship between the shape of the field to changes in conductivity and permittivity of the material is needed in the analysis process.

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This study aims to determine the dimensions of the antenna and reflector which can optimally work at a frequency of 2.45 GHz. A good antenna is an antenna that has high directive capability, high performance, and inexpensive. In this work, the proposed antenna model was a Bi-Circular Loop (BCL) with a reflector using a frying pan (Wajanbolic). The methods were used in this research for instance computational simulation, fabrication, and characterization. Simulations were carried out using the Finite Different Time Domain (FDTD) technique. The simulation results were compared with the measurement process. In the first simulation, four reflectors sizes could qualify as antennas, namely diameters of 309.00 mm, 335.00 mm, 364.00 mm, and 381.00 mm. The four reflectors sizes were optimized by changing the radius parameter of the BCL antenna. The best results were obtained on the reflector with a diameter of 364.00 mm and a BCL radius of 17.38 mm. The simulation results showed a radiation profile consisting of an RL value of -35.69 dB and a gain value of 16.40 dBi. Based on the fabrication and measurement of the antenna, the RL value was -54.75 dB and the directional antenna gain was 16.00 dBi. An antenna with such performance can be used as a point-to-point Wi-Fi transmitter.