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Owner’s Guide
PWF-100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Wire-Free
™
WiFi Fence require
a computer or internet service?
Wire-Free is a self contained fencing
system that requires no computer or
outside internet services. The Wire-Free
WiFi Fence utilizes WiFi-like radio signal
protocol 802.15 and operates completely
independent of your computer, WiFi router
or other computer devices.
Will the Wire-Free Fence interfere with
my home’s wireless computer router?
Wireless routers do operate on the same
2.4GHz radio frequency, however they
are utilizing a different signal protocol
– 802.11. The Wire-Free WiFi Fence uti-
lizes WiFi-like radio signal protocol 802.15
and operates completely independent of
computer router or other WiFi devises.
Is the PetLink
™
Collar waterproof?
The PetLink
™
collar is submergible in wa-
ter, however it should never be placed in a
dishwasher or washing machine to clean.
Does the terrain affect the fence range or
performance?
Unlike other wireless systems, the Wire-
Free radio frequency signal is not affected
by most terrain. The Wire-Free Fence’s
effective range will be reduced over hilly
terrain only if the indoor SmartStation
™
base station loses direct line of sight
(such as over a steep hill) with the dog’s
collar.
However, unlike all other wireless sys-
tems, the indoor SmartStation
™
will actu-
ally benefi t from a higher location in the
house, such as a second story, to improve
its “line of sight” with the pet’s fencing
collar when dealing with diffi cult terrain
issues or other obstacles.
What is the maximum fence range or
coverage area?
Radio frequency device performance can
be infl uenced by any number of different
variables, so it is impossible to predict
exactly the range provided in your home.
However, given optimal circumstances,
the Wire-Free system has demonstrated
the ability to provide a radius of 200 ft. or
a total area of 2.5 acres with an unob-
structed direct line of sight between the
dog and the indoor SmartStation
™
. Your
results may vary.
What could negatively infl uence the
products coverage area or general
performance?
Any large object or terrain that limits
or obstructs the line of sight between
the indoor SmartStation
™
and your pet’s
PetLink
™
collar can reduce the effective
range or coverage area of the Wire-Free
Fence. Even with natural obstructions
such as trees and hilly terrain, you will
fi nd that the Wire-Free system will out
perform any other wireless pet fence on
the market, however due to the number
of variables within your particular house
and property, Perimeter can not predict or
guarantee coverage area.
There are some obstructions you will need
to make particular note of when determin-
ing if a wireless fence is right for you. No
radio signal will pass through or will be
obstructed by large metal objects which
could include cars, metal studs and sid-
ing, metal sheds and water heaters. The
closer the metal object, the greater the
potential for unwanted interference and
will result in the reduction of or erratic
performance.
