Panasonic HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor BL-PA100KTA Operating Instructions

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Testing a terminal’s network speed
Once you have connected the adaptors where you plan to use them, use the 
procedure below to test the speed of each terminal’s network connection to the 
master. Make sure that the terminal has already been registered to a master (see 
page 14).
1.Press and hold the terminal’s SETUP button for about 1 second.
 The indicators on the terminal light one at a time in succession for a few 
seconds.
2.The indicators light for a few seconds. This indicates the network speed test 
result.
3.Refer to the chart below to determine the network speed.
4.If you are not satisfied with the speed test result, connect the terminal to a 
different wall outlet and repeat the test.
Note
 At least one indicator (“Good” network speed) must be lit in order to use the 
terminal.
 If you are not satisfied with the speed test result and have tried connecting the 
terminal to different wall outlets, refer to the troubleshooting section (see 
page 15).
 If the electrical conditions in your home changes after performing the speed 
test, network speed may also change.
Once you are satisfied with the terminal’s speed test result, you are ready to 
connect each adaptor to a network device (broadband router, hub, computer, 
network printer, network camera, etc.; see page 10).PLC
LAN
MASTER
PLC
LAN
MASTER
Network 
speedNo link Good
Less than
10 Mbps*1
*1 Approximate data transmission speed when transmitting data using the UDP protocol.
Better10 Mbps to 
30 Mbps*1
BestMore than 
30 Mbps*1
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Understanding the indicators
PLCBlue, lit The adaptor is successfully connected to the 
HD-PLC network.
Blue, flashing The terminal is being registered to the master.
Blue, flashes 
once every 5 or 
10 secondsThe adaptor is registered to the master, but it is 
not connected to the HD-PLC network.
Blue, turns off 
once every 10 
secondsThe master has detected another master 
adaptor. In this situation, performance will be 
affected by the presence of the other master 
adaptor.
Red, lit for 5 
secondsThere was an error during registration. Try again.
Red, lit The adaptor is not functioning properly and 
cannot communicate over the HD-PLC network. 
Contact an authorized Panasonic service center.
Off The adaptor is not plugged in.
The adaptor is not connected to the HD-PLC 
network (no other adaptors found, not configured, 
etc.).
LANGreen, lit A LAN cable is connected to the adaptor.
Green, flashing Data is being sent/received.
Orange, lit There is no network device connected to the 
adaptor via the LAN cable, or the network device 
is not turned on.
Off The adaptor is not plugged in.
MASTERGreen, lit The adaptor is configured as the master.
Green, flashes 
for 10 secondsA terminal has been successfully registered to 
the master.
Off The adaptor is not configured as the master.
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Resetting an adaptor
Normally an adaptor does not need to be reset, however, you may need to reset an 
adaptor if:
 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.)
 An error occurs while registering a terminal to the master.
 You are registering an adaptor
Note
 Resetting a terminal erases its registration to the master. It must be registered 
to the master again in order to be used.
 If the master is reset, all terminals must be registered to the master again in 
order to be used.
Follow the procedure below to reset an adaptor.
1.Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the adaptor for about 3 
seconds.
 The adaptor’s indicators will begin flashing.
2.Once the adaptor’s indicators stop flashing, the adaptor has been reset.
 Do not disconnect or unplug the AC cord for 30 seconds.
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Registration
Use the procedure below when you want to:
 Add an additional terminal to your HD-PLC network.
 Re-register the master and terminal after resetting the master.
1.Confirm that the mode selector of the master adaptor is set to MASTER.
2.Confirm that the mode selector of the terminal adaptor that you want to 
register is set to TERMINAL.
3.Connect the AC cord of each adaptor to each adaptor’s AC IN jack.
4.Plug the AC cord of each adaptor to the same wall outlet.
 Registration may not be successful if the adaptors are connected to 
different wall outlets during registration.
5.Reset the terminal by pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the 
terminal for about 3 seconds (see page 13).
 Check the position of the adaptor’s mode selector (see page 8) and 
make sure that you reset the terminal adaptor (not the master).
6.Press the SETUP button on both adaptors for about 1 second. The order in 
which they are pressed does not matter.
 The PLC indicator of each adaptor will begin to flash in blue.
 Make sure you press the SETUP button on each adaptor within 5 
seconds of each other.
 If you are registering an additional terminal, communication between all 
other adaptors may be disrupted for about 10 seconds.
7.When the PLC indicator of each adaptor lights in blue, registration was 
successful.
 If the PLC indicators do not light in blue, see page 15.
8.Wait 30 seconds, then unplug the AC cords from the wall outlet and place the 
adaptors where you plan to use them (see page 9).
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Troubleshooting
Performance issues
The troubleshooting notes in this section are provided to resolve the following types 
of performance issues.
 Inability to transmit data over the HD-PLC network
 Slow data transmission speeds (interrupted video or audio, slow download 
speeds, etc.)
 Intermittent or varied performance (faster at certain times, slower at others)
 Interference caused by an adaptor
The PLC indicator is not lit in blue even though you have registered the 
adaptor.
Troubleshooting notes
In most cases, performance issues such as those listed above can be resolved by 
performing the following troubleshooting notes. Each note contains several steps. 
After you perform each step, test the terminal’s network speed (see page 11) to 
see if the issue has been resolved. For more information, access the Panasonic 
PLC Support Site at: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/
Troubleshooting note #1:
Adaptor issues
Perform each step until the performance issue is solved. 
1.Confirm that the AC cords of both the master and terminal adaptor are 
connected to the wall outlet. If an adaptor’s LAN indicator is not lit, the adaptor 
is not receiving power.
2.Confirm that all LAN cables are securely connected to each adaptor. Use 
quality LAN cables. Also confirm that other network devices (routers, hubs, 
etc.) are turned on as well as properly connected and configured.
3.Disconnect the AC cord from the master and/or terminal adaptor, then 
connect it again to restart the adaptor.
4.Try connecting the master and/or terminal adaptor to a different wall outlet.
5.If you are not able to connect an adaptor’s AC cord directly to a wall outlet and 
must use a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged directly into a 
wall outlet and not to another power strip.
6.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.
7.Use a power strip with an AC cord that is as short as possible.
8.Re-register the terminal following the procedure on page 14.
If you are still experiencing performance issues, continue to the next 
troubleshooting note.
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Troubleshooting note #2:
Eliminating interference caused by other appliances
Perform each step until the performance issue is solved.
1.Identify potential electrical noise emitting appliances, and unplug them (if 
possible) briefly while you test the adaptor’s network speed.
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
2.If unplugging a device seems to resolve the adaptor’s performance issue, 
connect the device to a different wall outlet. 
3.If connecting the device to a different wall outlet does not resolve the 
performance issue, connect the device to a noise filtering power strip with an 
AC cord that is at least 3 m (about 10 ft.) long.
Troubleshooting note #3:
Eliminating interference caused by an adaptor
This product may interfere with the following appliances:
 Short wave radios
 Lights or lamps which have a touch-sensitive on/off feature
 Other PLC adaptors which do not use the HD-PLC standard
Perform each step until the performance issue is solved. If the following steps do 
not resolve the issue, refer to the Panasonic PLC Support Site at: 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/ or call our customer call center at 
1-800-272-7033.
1.Make sure that the appliance is not plugged into the same wall outlet as an 
adaptor.
2.Move the appliance away from any nearby adaptors.
3.Connect the appliance to a power strip.
4.For short wave radios, place the radio near a window. 
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Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power Line Communication interface
LAN interface
User interface
Standard HD-PLC
Actual transmission 
speed
*1
*1 Results may vary depending on electrical conditions, network environment, and other 
factors. For information on how transmission speed is measured, access the Panasonic 
PLC Support Site at: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/
UDP: Max. 70 Mbps
TCP
*2: Max. 42 Mbps
*2 Using Linux FTP.
Maximum recommended 
no. of adaptors per 
network
*3
*3 Performance may be affected as more adaptors are added to the network.
16 (including the master)
Maximum recommended 
no. of network devices 
connected to an adaptor
*4
*4 Connecting more network devices to an adaptor may increase network traffic and affect 
performance.
8
Standard IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3u
Interface 10 Base-T
100 Base-TX
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Protocol IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP
Access method CSMA/CD
IndicatorsPLC (blue, red)
LAN (green, orange)
MASTER (green)
Other Mode Selector (MASTER or TERMINAL switch)
SETUP button
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button
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General
HD-PLC interface
Operational environment 0–40 °C (32–104 °F)
20%–85% humidity (without condensation)
Dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 121 mm x 40 mm x 70 mm
(4 3/4” x 1 9/16” x 2 3/4”)
Weight 240 g (0.53 lb.)
Power supply Input 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 4 W
Frequency band 4–28 MHz
Modulation Wavelet OFDM (16 PAM–2 PAM)
Transmission PHY rate
Max. 190 Mbps
*1
*1 This is the theoretical maximum data transmission speed of the HD-PLC standard.
Access method CSMA/CA
TDMA
Error correction Reed-Solomon encoder/decoder
Convolutional encoder/Viterbi decoder
Encryption AES 128-bit encryption
Communication distance
Approx. 150 m (490 ft.)
*2
*2 Varies depending on the electrical environment. For more information, see page 5.
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FCC and other information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television, reception, which 
can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the users authority to operate this device.
NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Environment
Do not place the unit in a room where the temperature is less than 0° C (32° F) or 
greater than 40° C (104° F). Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance around the unit for proper 
ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or direct 
sunlight.
Routine Care
Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. 
When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug the AC cord from 
the outlet.
In the Event of Trouble
Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center.
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