Panasonic PLC Adaptor Starter Pack BL-PA300KTA Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions PLC Adaptor Starter Pack Power Line Communication Model No. BL-PA300KTA Set of 2 Adaptors (Master and Terminal) PLC LANMASTERHD-P LC B L-P A300 SE TUPPLC LANMASTERHD-P LC B L-P A300 SE TUP Operating Instructions.......................................................... 2 Instrucciones de operación................................................. 31 Limited warranty..................................................................... 59 Customer...
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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 7 for more information. Please read this document before use and save this document for future reference. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 6 Electrical environment information... .............................................. 7 Security information...
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3[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Introduction IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Panasonic HD-PLC product. Main features Flexible and stable network access anywhere in your home The BL-PA300A offers the next generation in home networking: High Definition Power Line Communication ( HD-PLC). High-speed network 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...
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4 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.PLC Adaptor ................................ 2 (1 Master and 1 Terminal) LAN Cable...
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5[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Introduction Trademarks Linux® is the registered trademark of Li nus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. HD-PLC or HD-PLC mark is a registered trademark or trademark of Panasonic Corporation in Japan and in other countries. All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners. BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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6 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.This product is...
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7[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 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,...
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8 Introduction 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 23) or access the Panasonic PLC Support Site at: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/ After you have placed the adaptors w here you plan to...
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9[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Introduction Security information 1.With any network connection, security is a concern. The BL-PA300A 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 3 seconds of each other. 2.Data sent and received over the HD-PLC network...
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10 Introduction Security notices for when sending an adaptor for service Please note the following when sending an adaptor for servicing. Reset the adaptor before sending it for servicing. After your master adaptor is serv iced, you must register all your terminals to the master again. After a terminal adaptor is serviced, you must register the terminal to the master again. BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM