Power Line CommunicationHD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor*Set of two BL-PA100sBL-PA100BL-PA100KT *http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/HD-PLC InterfaceGeneralPower Line Communication InterfaceHD-PLC Ethernet AdaptorRecommended Not RecommendedSpecificationsPart NamesRecommended Connection We recommend plugging the adaptor directly into a wall outlet whenever possible.StandardActual transmission speed *1Maximum recommended no.of adaptors per network*3Maximum recommended no. of networkdevices connected to each adaptor*4LAN InterfaceStandard IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3uInterface 10 Base-T100 Base-TXAuto MDI/MDI-XProtocol IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDPAccess method CSMA/CDOperational 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 AC (USA) 100-240 V AC (Others)Power consumption 4 WHD-PLCUDP: Max. 70 MbpsTCP*2 : Max. 42 Mbps16 (including the Master)8*If the following kinds of electrical appliances are located near the PA100 Master or PA100 Terminal, or the following connections are used, the signal may be obstructed and thetransmission speed may be reduced: vacuum cleaners, dryers, electric drills, and other appliances with electric motors (only when the appliances are being operated); lighting equipmentsuch as touch-sensor lights and halogen dimmer lights, or compact battery chargers for cell phones and other devices (when they are connected to the same power outlet as the PA100);connection of the PA100 to a power outlet with multiple loads, or to a power strip; or transmission to extremely distant rooms.Frequency band 4–28 MHzModulation Wavelet OFDM (16 PAM–2 PAM)Transmission PHY rate Max. 190 Mbps*5Access method CSMA/CATDMA*6Error correction Reed-Solomon encoder/decoderConvolutional encoder/Viterbi decoderEncryption AES 128-bit encryptionCommunication distance Approx. 150 m (490 ft.)*7*1 Results may vary depending on electrical conditions, network environment,and other factors. For information on how transmission speed is measured, access thePanasonic PLC Support Site at: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/*2 Using Linux FTP.*3 Performance may be affected as more adaptors are added to the network.*4 Connecting more network devices to an adaptor may increase network traffic andaffect performance.*5 This is the theoretical maximum data transmission speed of the HD-PLC standard.*6 The HD-PA100 does not support TDMA.*7 Varies depending on the electrical environment.Mode SelectorAC INFactoryDefaultResetButtonLAN JackBattery chargers (including cellphone chargers) and otherdevices, when they are connectedto the same power outlet.Direct connection to the wall outlet, with other loadsconnected via a noise filter power strip.Connection to a poweroutlet with multiple loads.Connection to a powerstrip with noise filter.PCorPCOutlet BL-PA100BL-PA100Noise filter power stripOutletBL-PA100AC adaptor or chargerOutletAC adaptor or chargerOutlet AC Adaptor ChargerBL-PA100PCNoise filterpower stripSetup ButtonconvenienceThe next step in home networkConnects the adaptor to a network device,such as a broadband router,hub,computer,etc.LAN JackUsed to register the adaptor or test theterminal's network speed.Setup ButtonUsed to reset the adaptor and erase itsregistration.Factory Default Reset ButtonThe position of this selector duringregistration determines whether the adaptoris used as the Master or as a Terminal.Mode SelectorAC INConnects the adaptor to AC power as wellas to the HD-PLC network.Design and specifications are subject tochange without notice.All pictures simulated.0M0606SP-PA100-LT.CE