WallHound-Pro™ is a self-contained detector and deterrent that spots cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and BLE devices in secure areas, alerting with colour-coded visuals and voice alerts.
WallHound-Pro™ detects and deters visitors and staff from using any PEDs (Personal Electronic Devices) including cellular, wi-fi, bluetooth or BLE devices in secure areas. It works by detecting all nearby wireless devices and activity and alerting security personnel with color-coded flashing and audible alerts. Visual and audio alerts not only serve as a deterrent or reminder to visitors but also identify potential wireless threats by signal strength, timestamp, and other vital parameters. WallHound-Pro is completely self-contained and includes a physical key and passcode touchscreen interface for tamper-resistant settings and control over all parameters.
WallHound-Pro frees up security personnel for more pressing duties and reminds visitors and staff that wireless devices pose a security threat making it ideal for government SCIFs, military checkpoints, correctional facilities, court rooms, border security, critical infrastructure and anywhere that wireless devices can threaten security for everyone.
| WallHound-Pro™ | Watchman™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Detecting and deterring device use in a secure area or at an entrance | Constant, facility-wide monitoring with multiple networked detectors |
| Detects | Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and BLE devices | 2G–5G phones (including registration signals), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Coverage | Up to 125 ft (up to 250 ft with optional DF antennas, line of sight) | Up to 50 m line of sight per detector |
| Alerts | On-unit colour-coded visuals and voice alerts | Real-time alerts at a central monitoring console |
| Connectivity | Self-contained (no networking hardware); dry contacts for cameras, DVRs and speakers | Ethernet to the monitoring console, with a PoE option |
| Records | Signal strength, timestamp and device details on the touchscreen | Daily log file exported as CSV via USB |
| Maximum Coverage | 125 Feet (up to 250 feet using optional DF antenna line of site) |
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| Additional Detection | BSSID, SSID, Device ID, WPA, WPA2, MAC, Channel/Band # |
| Dynamic Range | 70 dB |
| Sensitivity | -90 dBm |
| Bandwidth Resolution | 4 MHz, 20 MHz |
| Selectivity Rejection | Better than 40 dB |
| Receiving Modes | High-speed active scanning |
| Antennas Supported | (3) Removable omni-directional SMA antennas, (3) Removable DF (Direction Finding) antennas |
| Power Requirements | 110 VAC and 12 VDC internal backup battery (charges from same AC power source) |
| Backup Battery Runtime | Approximately 2-5 hours (depending upon amount of nearby wireless activity and alerts) |
| Display & Control | 480 x 272 backlit color TFT with a resistive touch screen |
| Unit Dimensions | 14.4” x 20” x 4” |
| Weight | 15 lbs. (not including optional DF antennas and stanchion) |
| Ports | Dry contacts for external trigger of cameras, DVR and speakers |
| Alerts | 12” x 12” color-coded visuals with adjustable brightness and flashing patterns |
| Sound | Voice alerts that profile each device with fully adjustable volume control |
| Included Accessories | (3) Omni-directional SMA antennas, power supply, wall mount, (2) keys for security lock |
| Optional Accessories | (3) Direction Finding antennas, stanchion mount |
No. WallHound-Pro is a passive RF cellular scanning receiver and deterrent that identifies cellphone activity (both standby mode and active modes) and alerts security personnel. It is a fixed wireless device used by security officers and personnel that require a NO WIRELESS security policy.
Typical range varies based upon the device and if optional direction finding antennae are used. Bluetooth devices can be detected from about 50 to 100 feet away. Wi-Fi devices can be detected from about 100 to 150 feet away. Cellular devices can be detected about 125 to 250 feet away. These numbers vary even more depending upon RF interference, environment, line of sight, placement/installation of unit.
WallHound-Pro can detect phones in the standby mode but keep in mind when a phone is ON in standby, it is not constantly transmitting. Phones register to the local cell tower/base stations at different intervals that the tower/carrier determines (could be every few seconds, minutes, and we have seen up to 20 minutes). When a phone registers, it is a short pulse of less than 1 second so the WallHound might only flash once and play the audio alert once instead of continually.
WallHound does not contain any wired or wireless networking hardware such as an ethernet port but it does contain a USB port for firmware upgrades. This port is only accessible when the security key is used. WallHound-Pro also includes dry contacts that allow it to be triggered from other detection devices such as our SentryHound-Pro™.
A 12 VDC internal backup battery, charged from the same AC power source, runs for approximately 2–5 hours depending on nearby wireless activity and alerts.
It comes with a wall mount. A stanchion mount and direction-finding antennas are available as options.
WallHound-Pro™ datasheet (PDF): request a copy by email.
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