WallHound-Pro Wireless Detection and Deterrent Alert

WallHound-Pro™ detects and deters visitors and staff from using any cellular, wi-fi, bluetooth or BLE device in secure areas. It works by detecting all nearby wireless devices and activity and alerting security personnel with bright flashing and audible alerts. Visual and audio alerts not only serve as a deterrent or reminder to visitors but also identify the device by signal strength and time stamp its detection.

WallHound-Pro is completely self-contained and includes a physical key and passcode touchscreen interface for tamper-resistant settings and control over all parameters. No PC or any external device is required to operate and secure your facility. The unit typically runs off AC power for 24-7 wireless detection but contains in internal battery for backup power and untethered operation if needed. WallHound-Pro supports optional directional antennas for pinpointing areas of interest and can be mounted to a portable stanchion anywhere or a fixed wall, stairwell, corridor, etc. located near a secure perimeter.

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 PEDs (Personal Electronic Devices) can threaten security for everyone.

WallHound-Pro is the culmination of years of cell phone detection expertise by Berkeley Varitronics Systems, a 50 year old, privately-owned cybersecurity and wireless detection company in NJ. An advanced cell phone detection engine ensures that WallHound-Pro detects all active RF and identifies by wireless signature and device manufacturer minimizing false triggers. Like a roadside vehicle speed warning display, WallHound-Pro is always scanning for any wireless activity automatically so no security personnel are required to monitor or operate. Detection sensitivity, alert intensity and audio message and volume are all fully adjustable to suit any environment.

Technical Specifications:

Countries/Regions Supported:

U.S., Canada, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, China, Chile, India, Philippines, Guatemala, Costa Rica, South Korea

FREQUENCY RANGE 690 MHz to 2700 MHz and 4.9 – 5.9 GHz (covers all cellular devices, Wi-Fi  and Bluetooth and BLE)

CW DETECTION	All U.S. and International Cellular Bands(B71/B12, B13, B14, B26/5, B4/B66, B25, B30)
	Wi-Fi 2401-2473 MHz   and   5150-5835 MHz
	Bluetooth & BLE 2402-2480 MHz
DEMODULATION(DUAL-BAND)	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Channels: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
	5 GHz Wi-Fi Channels: 36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132136,140,149,153,157,161,165
	Bluetooth Channels: 1-79
	Bluetooth Low Energy Channels: 1-40
DEVICE DETECTIONS	SmartWatches, Smartphones, Tablets, PCs, BLE Trackers, Wireless Headphones/Earbuds, etc.

MAXIMUM COVERAGE	125 Feet (up to 250 feet using optional DF antenna line of site)
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 speakersUSB for firmware upgrades (cannot be accessed without security key)
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

Does WallHound-Pro identify callers or their phone numbers?

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

How far away can I detect wireless devices?

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 site, placement/installation of unit.

Can I detect phones in standby mode?

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.

Can WallHound-Pro be networked to other devices or security systems?

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.