Professional wireless device detection with Ranger™
Ranger is a portable wireless detection solution used across education, security and other controlled environments.
Combining cellular, Wi Fi and Bluetooth detection, it helps organisations screen for unauthorised devices before entry, monitor wireless activity and investigate detections when further action is required.
For device-free environments
Ranger is designed for examinations and other controlled environments where connected devices are not permitted.
Using cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection, Ranger helps identify smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds and other connected devices. It combines screening, monitoring and investigation capabilities in a single portable device, helping organisations maintain device-free environments and protect exam integrity.
- Suitable for:
- Examination and assessment venues
- Education and training environments
- Controlled entry points
- Secure facilities and restricted areas
Designed around the examination process
1
Screen
Screen candidates for smartphones, smart devices and Bluetooth devices before entry to help prevent unauthorised devices from entering the examination environment.
2
Monitor
Monitor the examination area for cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth activity during examinations and other controlled activities.
3
Investigate
Carry out targeted follow-up checks to identify and locate the source of detected wireless activity.
Detect devices that aren't actively being used
Ranger helps identify smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds and other wireless devices, including devices that are idle and switched off smartphones with offline location features enabled.
Key features
Built for operational use
Cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection
Simultaneously detects activity across cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies, helping identify a wide range of connected devices.
Dual-range detection
Long-range cellular detection supports room and area monitoring, while close-range Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection assists with candidate screening, device location and investigations.
Flexible deployment
User-configurable presets allow operators to switch quickly between screening, monitoring and investigation modes.
Multiple alert methods
Visual, audible and vibration alerts notify operators immediately when wireless activity is detected.
Directional antenna support
Supplied with omnidirectional and directional antennas, allowing operators to switch between wide-area monitoring and focused detection for screening and investigations.
Event logging
Automatic and manual event logging records the date, time, signal type, signal strength and frequency of detections.
Want to find out more?
Whether you’re introducing routine phone checks or strengthening existing security procedures, our team can help you identify the right solution for your environment.
Key capabilities at a glance
- Simultaneous cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection
- Detects 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G cellular activity
- Frequency coverage from 600 MHz to 6 GHz
- Updatable country-specific frequency profiles
- Long-range cellular monitoring
- Close-range Wi-Fi and Bluetooth screening
- Detects devices that are not actively being used
- Detects smartphones with offline location features enabled
- User-configurable operating presets
- Audible, visual and vibration alerts
- Automatic and manual event logging
- Omnidirectional and directional antenna options
- Up to 8 hours battery operation
Applications
Where the Ranger is used
Education & Examinations
Protect exam integrity by screening for unauthorised devices, monitoring wireless activity and investigating detections when required.
Security & Investigations
Support incident investigations, security operations and device-free policies where wireless activity needs to be identified and assessed.
Government & Controlled Environments
Monitor and investigate wireless device activity within controlled, restricted or security-sensitive environments.
Corporate & Commercial Environments
Support workplace security, compliance requirements and device-free policies in offices, test centres and other controlled locations.
The right device for the job
Is Ranger the right device?
Not every environment has the same operational requirements.
The Ranger is designed for screening, monitoring and investigating wireless activity in controlled environments.
If your requirements differ, another Comms-Tek solution may be more suitable.
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