How Does It Work - Panasonic BL-PA100KT Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction

How does it work?

Each HD-PLC adaptor has an AC cord that plugs into a wall outlet. This connection
not only powers the adaptor, but also allows the adaptor to communicate with the
other adaptors in your home using your existing electrical wiring. Each adaptor also
has a LAN jack, which connects each adaptor to your broadband router, hub,
computer, network printer, network camera, etc.
Once your adaptors are registered, simply plug them into the wall outlets around
your home. (The included adaptors are already registered. To register additional
adaptors, see page 15.) Finally, connect the master adaptor to your broadband
internet router or modem, and then connect the other adaptors to your network
devices (computers, network printers, network cameras, etc.). When you're
finished, your network devices will be able to access the internet as well as each
other.
Example of an integrated HD-PLC network
INTERNET
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 network is recommended.) An adaptor
is configured as either a master or a terminal during registration (see page 15). For
simplicity, we recommend configuring the adaptor that is directly connected to one
of your router's LAN ports as the master.
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Terminal
Wall outlet
Wall outlet
Master
Router
Modem
Network camera
Network printer
Hub
Terminal
(Add-on adaptor)
PC
PC
Wall outlet