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 Design and Testing of an Arduino-based Network
Jammer Device
1st Najath M.N.M. 2nd Herath H.M.D.S.
Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Information Technology
Horizon Campus, Horizon Campus
Malabe, Sri Lanka Malabe, Sri Lanka
naja4948@gmail.com dherath10@gmail.com
Abstract—A computer network is described as two or more
devices connecting and communicating, each known as a
computer network. These types of networks work on wired and
wireless mediums. A sort of transmission medium is wired
communications, also referred to as directed media. This form
of communication is more reliable than wireless since it is the
most stable. In wired communication, twisted pair cable,
coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable are used to send data from
the source to the destination. Wireless communication is also
called "unguided" or "unrestricted" transmission media. In
this mode, no physical medium is required to transmit
electromagnetic signals. On the other hand, in wireless
communication, a message can transfer through the air, water,
or vacuum, i.e., infrared, radio, and microwave waves.
Therefore, this research mainly focuses on wireless
communication using radio frequency technology. This
technology is also used on TVs, radios, laptops, modems,
mobile phones, and pagers. People constantly interact with
this technology in the modern world, and all these people have
secure data and confidential information. However, in this
case, someone uses this technology and tries to get the data
illegally. It is a big problem for all civilians and the
government. In this situation, a network jammer device can be
used to protect those data from snooping attempts, location
tracking, limiting cell phone activity, and cheating. This paper
describes a low-cost network jammer that uses an Arduino and
an RF 433 MHz module to create a frequency between 315
MHz and 433 MHz. It uses the denial-of-service technique to
prevent illegal activities within a 100-meter range.
Keywords—Arduino, Denial of service, Jammer, Radiofrequency
I. INTRODUCTION
A cellular network is a type of communication network.
This network is spread over the land, and each area is served
by at least one base station, a fixed site. These base stations
provide the cells with network coverage to transmit voice,
data, and other types of content. In addition, these cells also
offer radio coverage across a large geographic area,
connecting with various portable devices (e.g., mobile
phones, tablets, and laptops) [1]. By 2024, 17.72 billion
mobile devices will be used [2]. That’s good, but some
people are using those cellular networks to cheat (e.g.,
hackers, government snoopers, and data theft). In this case,
the network jammer device protects against these illegal
attacks. The network jammer effectively disables networks
for cellular devices. But it works with the defined regulatory
zone. The network jammer disables cellular device networks
by emitting radio waves at the same frequencies as cellular
devices. When turning on the network jammer device, all
cellular devices will indicate a “no service" message.
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Faculty of Information Technology
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Especially on mobile phones, incoming calls are blocked
until the phone is restarted. All cellular devices will
instantly reestablish connectivity and offer full service when
turned off. Nearness to towers, outdoor and indoor settings,
buildings, landscapes, temperatures, and humidity all have a
role in network jamming. These types of network jammers
are used for a variety of different reasons. Nowadays, both
military and civilian employees deploy jamming devices.
People constantly interact with the internet in the
modern world, and all these people have secure data.
However, in this case, someone is trying to get that data
illegally (e.g., snooping attempts, location tracking, limiting
the cellphone's activity, cheating). It is a big problem for all
civilians and the government. In cases where someone is
trying to eavesdrop on a conversation, a network jammer
can use it to block their efforts. Therefore, it can protect
private and confidential information, limit mobile phones
and radios, and more by sending out radio waves and the
same frequencies that cellular devices use. And the jammer
can disable these types of illegal works. The significance of
this research is designing a low-cost network jammer device
and considering adding some new features (e.g., mobility,
low power, working with a real-time clock).
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter discusses the review of literature on
network jammers. It discusses the previous history and the
present work of this research. This paper's literature review
is based on the Internet, journals, books, and articles. Then,
jamming techniques can be categorized as follows.
A. Denial of Service
The mobile phone's signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is
reduced below its lowest value using this technique, which
involves the device transmitting a noise signal at the same
operating frequency as the mobile. Service disruptions can
result from interfering with phone and cell phone base
station communications [3][4][5][6].
B. Shielding Attacks
EMF-shielding, or TEMPEST, is the term used for this.
It is a method to guard against EMF exposure
(electromagnetic fields). For equipment inside a Faraday
cage to send or receive RF signals from the outside, a
section must be sealed off during this sort of shielding. This
space might equal the size of a skyscraper. [3].
C. Spoofing
This method takes advantage of the gadget to make the
phone switch automatically. It is challenging to practice
because the jamming device must first locate a mobile
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phone in a specified location before sending a signal that Fig. 3 shows the circuit diagram of the Arduino-based
disables it. When a nearby phone is detected, certain network jammer device. A power switch and jammer switch
variations of this technology can deliver a message were used to turn on/ off the device and on/off the jammer,
instructing the user to put the phone in silent mode [3]. respectively. An OLED was used to interact with the user,
showing jammer frequency, on-off/ status, and battery
The above techniques are used for jamming, but the voltage. When a user is on the power switch, the device gets
most commonly used one is the denial of service technology a power-up, and when a user is on the jammer, the RF 433
[8][9][10]. In this research, denial of service is selected as a MHz module generates the frequency. In there, a radio
jamming technology. antenna was used to distribute signals. Furthermore, the red
III. METHODS LED shows the ON/OFF status to the user.
The block diagram of the jammer device is shown in
Fig. 3. The components of the device were two Arduino
Nano microcontroller boards, an RF 433 module used to
generate the frequency, control switches used for easy
control of the device, and an OLED display used to interact
with the user. In addition, a 3.7 V battery and a charger
module were used to power up the device.

Fig.1. Block diagram of the jammer device

Fig. 2 presents the flow chart of the jammer device. It

portrays the flow from a starting point to an endpoint
differently.

Fig. 2. Circuit Diagram of the Jammer Device

A. Hardware and Software Components

The following Table 1 shows the hardware
components and functions of the jammer device.

TABLE 1. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Name Function

Hardware

Arduino Nano A board with the microcontroller

for the jammer device

OLED (Organic Interact with the user, showing

Light Emitting jammer frequency, on-off status,
Diodes) Display and battery voltage
I2C

Fig. 2. Flow chart of the jammer device

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Fig. 4. Mock design of connecting Arduino nano and RF module

On-Off Round Power on/off the device
Rocker Switch Fig. 5 shows the completed experimental setup for the
(Small) jammer device. It includes two Arduino Nano
microcontrollers; one is associated with the OLED, and the
other connects to the RF 433Mhz module. Moreover, a 3.7v
battery was used to power up the device. The power button
Telescopic FM Increase frequency range was used to power up the device. Moreover, it includes a
Antenna (small) charger module to charge the battery. Furthermore, there
was another button to turn them on or off the jammer, and
when the jammer was on, the RED LED was on. When the
jammer is off, the RED LED is turned off.
3.7V 500mAh Distribute signals
Li-Polymer
Battery

Jumper Wires Connect the hardware

components

Charger Module Charge lithium-ion batteries

TP4056

433MHz Module Sends radio signals between any

Transmitter two devices

433MHz Module Receives radio signals between

Receiver any two devices

Fig. 5. Completed Experimental Setup

Software IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Arduino IDE Write and test programs for
In this research, test cases were designed and executed to
microcontrollers check the results of the RF433MHz module, OLED display,
and light. The following tables describe the outcomes of the
results.
TABLE II. TEST CASES RESULTS ON RF 433 MHZ MODULE
B. Experimental Setup
Test Case Test Steps Carried out Result
The RF 433MHz module was connected to an Description
Arduino Nano in the network jammer device. Fig. 4 shows
the mock design. Moreover, the D0 pin RF module and D3
Data send Arduino ON the jamming device Pass
pins in the Arduino nano generate waves according to user to RF module
input. When a user presses the jammer button, it sends 50
sequences of 3 pulses of different widths (from 50us to 2.5 Check the RF A jammer device in front uses an Pass
ms) to generate enough distortion on the 433 MHz frequency. oscilloscope.
frequency. Furthermore, get the broadest possible bandwidth
covered on the spectrum. Check the frequency Keep the RF Receiver at 10 Meter Pass
band at 10 M distance and send 433MHz
frequency to the receiver and ON
the jammer

Check the frequency Keep the RF Receiver at 50 Meter Pass

band at 50 M distance and send 433MHz
frequency to the receiver and ON
the jammer

Check the frequency Keep the RF Receiver at 100 Pass

band at 100 M Meter distance and send 433MHz
frequency to the receiver and ON
the jammer
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Check the Keep the RF Receiver on more Fail

Frequency band than 100 Meter distance and send
with more than 100 433MHz frequency to the receiver
M and ON the jammer

When it turned on the jammer, the signal was generated

successfully, and it was working in the 100M range. It is
demonstrated in Fig. 5.

Fig. 6. OLED and LED status

Fig. 5. Jammer turns ON/OFF state
TABLE III. TEST CASES RESULT ON OLED DISPLAY
Test Conditions
V. CONCLUSION
This research aims to develop a low-cost jammer device
with an Arduino. It was tested up to 100 meters and covered
important objectives such as generating 400 MHz to 433
MHz, showing the user the ON/OFF status of the jammer,
showing battery voltage to the user, showing frequency to
the user, 24*7 availability of the system, user-friendly,
portability, best performance, and low power consumption.
Many future improvements include: jamming mobile
phone signals and wi-fi, generating the 400 MHz to 1800
MHz frequency, generating signals above the 100-meter
range, extending the gamete signal's wide range, and
Output specification Optimal
controlling frequency wavelength.

ON/OFF status OLED ON the power button in the Pass ACKNOWLEDGMENT

display jammer device
The authors would like to thank Horizon Campus’ staff
Check OLED interface ON the jammer button in the Pass members and students for their kind support in successfully
on jammer ON status device completing this research.
Check OLED interface OFF the jammer button in the Pass REFERENCES
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