Panasonic HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor BL-PA100KTA Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor
Power Line Communication
Model No.
  BL-PA100KTA
Set of 2 Adaptors (Master and Terminal)
Introduction
Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 4
Electrical environment information ............................................................. 5
Security information...

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Introduction
Introduction
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 Definition 
Power Line Communication (HD-PLC). 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,...

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Introduction
Included items
Confirm that the following items are included with this product.
Additional items can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.
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.
Abbreviations
 This product is referred to as “the adaptor” in this document.
Trademarks
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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...

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Introduction
Electrical environment information
HD-PLC adaptors send data to and from each other over 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,...

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Security information
1.With any network connection, security is a concern. The BL-PA100A provides 
security to prevent unauthorized access to your network.
 Only terminals that are registered to the master adaptor can 
communicate with the network.
 A terminal may be registered to the master only if the SETUP buttons 
on the master and terminal are pressed within 5 seconds of each other.
2.Data sent and received over the PLC network employs AES 128-bit 
encryption, however we cannot...

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Introduction
How does it work?
Each HD-PLC adaptor has an AC cord that plugs into a wall outlet. This connection 
not only powers the adaptor, but also allows the adaptor to send data to and from 
the other adaptors in your home using your existing electrical wiring. Each adaptor 
also has a LAN jack, which connects each adaptor to your broadband router, hub, 
computer, network printer, network camera, etc.
Once your adaptors are registered, simply plug them...

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Main unit
(1) MASTER Seal (master adaptor only)
Indicates which adaptor is pre-configured as the master adaptor.
(2) PLC Indicator
Lights to indicate that the adaptor is connected to the HD-PLC network. For 
more information, see page 12.
(3) LAN Indicator
Lights when a LAN cable is connected to the adaptor, and flashes when 
data is being sent or received. For more information, see page 12.
(4) MASTER Indicator
Lights when the adaptor is configured as the master. For more information,...

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Installation
Installation
Placing the adaptors
Refer to the information on page 5 when selecting a location to place your 
adaptors.
Note
 If you have purchased additional adaptors, make sure you have registered 
them to the master (see page 14) before placing them where you plan to use 
them.
1.Connect the AC cord of each adaptor to a wall outlet near where you plan to 
use it.
2.Confirm that the PLC indicator of each adaptor lights in blue when you plug...

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Connecting adaptors to network devices
Once you have placed the adaptors where you plan to use them and are satisfied 
with the network speed test results for your terminals (see page 11), follow the 
procedure below to connect your adaptors to your network devices (broadband 
router, hub, computer, network printer, network camera, etc.). This will integrate 
your HD-PLC network with your home network.
1.Confirm that each adaptor’s AC cord is connected to the adaptor and plugged 
into a...