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 services................................................................. 61 BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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 ....................................................................... 9 Security notices for when sending an adaptor for service ........... 10 How does it work? ....................................................................... 11 Main unit ...................................................................................... 13 Installation Placing the adaptors ....... .......................................... ................... 15 Power Save Mode ....................................................................... 15 Connecting adaptors to network de vices ..................................... 16 Useful Information Testing a terminal’s network speed ............................................. 17 Understanding the indicators ........... ............................................ 19 Resetting an adaptor ...... .......................................... ................... 20 Registration.................................................................................. 21 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 23 Specifications............................................................................... 26 Adaptor Maintenance Screen ...................................................... 28 FCC and other information .......................................................... 29 Table of Contents BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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 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 210 Mbps (PHY rate) *1, advanced error correction, and AES 128-bit encryption, the BL-PA300A provides peace of mind at the speed of light. Power Save Mode The BL-PA300A in normal operation has power consumption of around 3 W, however, if a terminal’s LAN port is inactive for more than 20 minutes, the adaptor automatically enters Power Save mode, and power consumption is reduced to less than 1 W. For more information about how HD-PLC works, see page 11. *1This is the theoretical maximum data transmission speed of the HD-PLC standard. The actual maximum data transmission spe ed is about 90 Mbps for UDP and 65 Mbps for TCP. Results may vary depending on el ectrical conditions, network environment, and other factors. See the specifications for more information. BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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 .................................... 2 Order No.: PQJA10138Z Getting Started ............................. 1 Operating Instructions (this document)............................. 1 BL-PA300A (PLC Adaptor Add-on Unit) BL-PA100A (PLC Adaptor Add-on Unit) P LC LAN MAST ERHD-P LC B L-P A 300 S ET UPPL C LAN MAST ERHD-P LC B L-P A 300 S ETU P PLC LAN MAS TERHD-P LC B L-P A 300 S ETU P BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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
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 used as the main di sconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near this product and is easily accessible. 5.The adaptor must remain connected at all times. 6.To prevent the risk of fire or electric al shock, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture, and do not plug it in upside-down (i.e., with the LAN jack pointing up). 7.Do not touch the product during lightning storms. 8.Unplug this product when unused for a long period of time. 9.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit does not operate normally, has been damaged in any way, or after the unit has been dropped. 10.Do not use this product outdoors. 11.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 st opped and contact an authorized service center. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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, 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 ma y 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) AC adaptors (including AC adaptor s for modems, routers, notebook computers, etc.) Hair dryers Vacuum cleaners Lights or lamps which have a dimm er 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 Wireless devices (includi ng wireless mice, etc.) BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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 use them and plugged them into the wall outlets, test the terminal’s network speed (see page 17). BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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 employs AES 128-bit encryption, however we cannot guarantee that data will not be intercepted by a third party. 3.For security, reset your adaptors (see page 20) in the following situations. If you are concerned that another adaptor may have been accidentally registered to your ma ster (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 send an adaptor for servicing, reset the adaptor first. If you lose an adaptor, reset your remaining adaptors and register them again. 4.The adaptor does not have a firewall feature. To prevent unauthorized external access to the network, we recommend performing the following steps. Setup security measures for the router and computers accessing the network. Change the default password on the Adaptor Maintenance Screen. Refer to the Panasonic PLC Support Site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/prod ucts/en/plc/) for information about changing the default password. BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
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