Panasonic BL-PA100KT User Manual

HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor Starter Pack

Table of Contents

Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................4

Disposal information ........................................................................................5

Electrical environment information...................................................................6

Security information .........................................................................................7

Security notices for when sending an adaptor for service ...............................7

How does it work?............................................................................................8

Main unit ..........................................................................................................9

Installation

Placing the adaptors ......................................................................................10

Connecting adaptors to network devices .......................................................11

Useful Information

Testing a terminal’s network speed ...............................................................12

Understanding the indicators .........................................................................13

Resetting an adaptor .....................................................................................14

Registration....................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................16

Specifications.................................................................................................18

Operating Instructions

Power Line Communication

Model No.

Set of 2 Adaptors (Master and Terminal)

BL-PA100KT

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For best results, connect this product directly to a wall outlet. This product may not function normally in certain electrical environments. See page 6 for more information.

Please read this document before use and save this document for future reference.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic HD-PLC product.

Main features

Flexible and stable network access anywhere in your home

The BL-PA100 offers the next generation in home networking: high-speed power line communication. High-speed internet access and high performance data transfers are now available in any room.

Every AC outlet becomes a home network access point

Because HD-PLC technology makes use of the existing electrical wiring in your home, there’s no need to run cables between rooms.

Easy to expand

Up to 16 adaptors in all can be used, which means you can add additional adaptors whenever you need to add a network connection in another room of the house.

Simple network speed testing

You can confirm the speed of each adaptor's HD-PLC connection by simply pressing a button.

Fast, reliable, and secure

With speeds of up to 190 Mbps (PHY rate) 128-bit encryption, the BL-PA100 provides peace of mind at the speed of light.

, advanced error correction, and AES

For more information about how HD-PLC works, see page 8.

This is the theoretical maximum data transmission speed of the HD-PLC standard. The actual maximum data transmission speed is about 70 Mbps for UDP and 42 Mbps for TCP. Results may vary depending on electrical conditions, network environment, and other factors. See the specifications for more information.

Included items

Confirm that the following items are included with this product.

Introduction

HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor ............... 2

(1 Master and 1 Terminal)

- Important Information ..................... 1

- Getting Started ............................... 1

AC Cord ............................................. 2

Order No.: PSJA1106Z

- CD-ROM ......................................... 1

Available accessories

You can add additional adaptors as necessary. Up to 16 adaptors in all (including the 2 adaptors included with this product) can be used.

BL-PA100 (Add-on Adaptor)

Abbreviations

• This product is referred to as “the adaptor” in this document.

Trademarks

•Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.

• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions. Keep this document for future

reference.

2. Follow all instructions in this document and heed all warnings.

3. Do not install this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

4. Protect the AC cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from this product.

5. The AC cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet

is located/installed near the product and is easily accessible.

6. Use only the included AC cord.

7. The AC cord must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for this product

to feel warm during use.)

8. To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain

or any type of moisture.

9. Do not touch the product or the AC cord during lightning storms.

10. Unplug this product when unused for a long period of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the unit has been damaged in any way, such as when the AC cord or plug is damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or after the unit has been dropped.

12. Do not use this product outdoors.

13. Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell or

makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorised service centre.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Disposal information

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local

retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact

our dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

his symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Introduction

Electrical environment information

HD-PLC adaptors communicate with each other using the existing electrical wiring in your home, and may be affected by electrical noise or the length of your home’s wiring. Keep the following in mind when placing each adaptor.

AC outlets

For best results, we recommend connecting the adaptors directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting high power-consuming appliances to the same wall outlet. Additionally, connecting an adaptor to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or backup power supply device is not recommended.

While connecting the adaptors to a wall outlet is recommended, keep the following in mind if you must connect an adaptor to a power strip:

• Make sure the power strip does not have a noise filter or a surge protector, as these features may interfere with the performance of your adaptors.

• Do not connect the adaptor to a power strip that receives power from another power strip.

• Use a power strip with an AC cord that is as short as possible.

Electrical interference

Certain electrical devices emit electrical noise. If this noise is passed on to the electrical wiring in your home, it may interfere with the performance, speed, and reliability of your adaptors. For best results, we recommend connecting an electrical noise filter to noise emitting appliances.

The following appliances are more likely to produce noise:

• Battery chargers (including cell phone chargers)

• Hair dryers

• Vacuum cleaners

• Lights or lamps which have a dimmer switch or a touch-sensitive on/off feature

• Power drills

Additionally, this product may interfere with the following appliances:

• Short wave radios

• Lights or lamps which have a touch-sensitive on/off feature

Electrical wiring

HD-PLC adaptors communicate with each other using the existing electrical wiring in your home. If 2 wall outlets are separated by a great length of electrical wiring, the adaptors connected to those outlets may not be able to communicate with each other.

For more information, refer to the troubleshooting section (see page 16) or access the Panasonic PLC Support Site at: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/

After you have placed the adaptors where you plan to use them and plugged them into the wall outlets, test the terminal’s network speed (see page 12).

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