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 ................................................................................... 6
How does it work? ...................................................................................... 7
Main unit..................................................................................................... 8
Installation
Placing the adaptors .................................................................................. 9
Connecting adaptors to network devices ................................................. 10
Useful Information
Testing a terminal’s network speed.......................................................... 11
Understanding the indicators ................................................................... 12
Resetting an adaptor ................................................................................ 13
Registration .............................................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 15
Specifications ........................................................................................... 17
FCC and other information ....................................................................... 19
Copyright information ............................................................................... 20
Limited warranty ....................................................................................... 29
Customer services ................................................................................... 31
Table of Contents
Please read this document before use and save this document for future reference. 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 5 for more 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, 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 adaptors HD-PLC connection by simply 
pressing a button.
Fast, reliable, and secure
With speeds of up to 190 Mbps (PHY rate)
*1, advanced error correction, and AES 
128-bit encryption, the BL-PA100 provides peace of mind at the speed of light.
For more information about how HD-PLC works, see page 7.
*1This 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.
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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
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. BL-PA100A........................................ 2
(1 Master and 1 Terminal) AC Cord.............................................2 
Order No.: PSJA1069Z
- Getting Started................................ 1- Operating Instructions
(this document)................................1
BL-PA100A (Add-on Adaptor)
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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 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 authorized service center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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, connecting an adaptor to a uninterruptable 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 send data to and from each other over 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 15) 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 11).
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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 guarantee that data will not be intercepted by 
a third party.
3.For security, we recommend resetting your adaptors (see page 13) in the 
following situations.
 If for some reason you are concerned that another adaptor may have 
been accidentally registered to your master (for example, the adaptor of 
someone who lives in the same apartment building as you), reset each 
of your adaptors and register them again.
 If you discard an adaptor, give an adaptor to someone else to use, or 
have an adaptor serviced, reset the adaptor first.
 If you lose an adaptor, reset each of your adaptors and register them 
again.
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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 into the wall outlets around 
your home. (The included adaptors are already registered. To register additional 
adaptors, see page 14.) Finally, connect the master adaptor to your broadband 
internet router or modem, and then connect the other adaptors to your network 
devices (computers, network printers, network cameras, etc.). When you’re 
finished, each network device will be able to access the internet as well as each 
other.
Example of an integrated HD-PLC network
Master and terminal adaptors
Before using your adaptors, it is important to understand the concept of a “master” 
adaptor and a “terminal” adaptor.
An HD-PLC network contains at least 2 adaptors. One (and only one) adaptor must 
be configured as the master. All other adaptors are configured as terminals. (A 
maximum of 15 terminals per network is recommended.) An adaptor is configured 
as either a master or a terminal during registration (see page 14). For simplicity, we 
recommend configuring the adaptor that is directly connected to one of your 
router’s LAN ports as the master.
INTERNET
Master
PC Network printer
Wall outletWall outlet Wall outletHubNetwork camera
Modem Router
PC
Terminal
(Add-on adaptor) Terminal
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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, 
see page 12.
(5) SETUP Button
Used to register the adaptor (see page 14) or test the terminal’s network 
speed (see page 11).
(6) Mode Selector
The position of this selector during registration (see page 14) determines 
whether the adaptor is used as the master or as a terminal.
(7) AC IN
Connects the adaptor to AC power as well as to the HD-PLC network.
(8) FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
Used to reset the adaptor and erase its registration (see page 13).
(9) LAN Jack
Connects the adaptor to a network device, such as a broadband router, hub, 
computer, etc. (see page 10).
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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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 
the adaptors into the wall outlets.
 If the PLC indicators do not light in blue, see page 15.
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 11).
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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 wall outlet.
2.Connect a LAN cable (sold separately) to each adaptor’s LAN jack.
 The LAN indicator of each adaptor turns green.
 If an adaptor’s LAN indicator does not turn green, see page 15.
3.Connect the other end of each LAN cable to a network device.
 Avoid connecting more than one adaptor to the same hub or router.
 Refer to illustration on page 7 for an example of what your integrated 
HD-PLC network may look like.
You are now ready to use your computers, network printers, network cameras, etc.
To wall outlet
To network device
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