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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM
Operating Instructions
PLC Adaptor Starter Pack
Power Line Communication
Model No. BL-PA300KTA
Set of 2 Adaptors (Master and Terminal)
Operating Instructions .......................................................... 2
Instrucciones de operación ................................................. 31
Limited warranty ..................................................................... 59
Customer services ...........................
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Table of Contents 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? ..................................................................
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Introduction Introduction Thank 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
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Introduction Included items Confirm that the following items are included with this product. Additional items can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368. PLC Adaptor................................ 2 LAN Cable....................................2 (1 Master and 1 Terminal) Order No.: PQJA10138Z Getting Started ............................. 1 Operating Instructions (this document) .............................1 Available accessories Y
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Introduction Trademarks ® Linux is the registered trademark of Linus 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. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 5
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM 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 o
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM 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
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM 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
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM 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 o
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM 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 serviced, 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. 10
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Introduction How does it work? PLC adaptors allow you to create a home network without installing LAN connection points or wireless routers. They connect to the wall outlets in your home, and communicate with each other using your home’s existing electrical wiring. By connecting a network device (such as your broadband router, hub, computer, network printer, or network camera) to the LAN jack of each adaptor, you can create a
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Introduction Note Only connect the adaptor to a switching hub (repeater hubs cannot be used). 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
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Introduction Main unit (1) (5) (2) (6) (3) (7) (4) (1) PLC Indicator Lights to indicate that the adaptor is connected to the HD-PLC network. For more information, see page 19. (2) 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 19. (3) MASTER Indicator Lights when the adaptor is configured as the master. For more information, see
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Introduction (7) FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button Used to reset the adaptor and erase its registration (see page 20). 14
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Installation Installation Placing the adaptors Refer to the information on page 7 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 21) before placing them where you plan to use them. 1. Connect the adaptor to a wall outlet in the room where you plan to use it. 2. Confirm that the PLC indicator of each adaptor lights in
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Installation 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 17), 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 tha
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Useful Information Useful Information Testing a terminal’s network speed Once you have connected the adaptors where you plan to use them, follow 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 21). 1. Press and hold the terminal’s SETUP button for about 1 second. The indicators light one at a time. PLC LAN
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 18 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Useful Information *1 Approximate data transmission speed when transmitting data using the UDP protocol. 4. If you are not satisfied with the speed test result, connect the terminal to a different wall outlet and repeat the test. Note The fastest and slowest speeds are displayed by the indicators alternatively for about 6 seconds. If there is little difference between the fastest and slowest speeds, they will be displayed as
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 19 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Useful Information Understanding the indicators PLC Green, lit The adaptor is successfully connected to the HD-PLC network. Green, flashing The terminal is being registered to the master. Green, flashes The adaptor is registered to the master, but it is once every 5 not connected to the HD-PLC network. seconds Red, lit for 5 There was an error during registration. Try seconds again. Red, lit The adaptor is not functioning prope
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BL-PA300KTA_OI.book Page 20 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:08 AM Useful Information 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 t
