Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
EAN: 0037988845064
Feature: HD-PLC as the Core of a Home Network
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Label: Panasonic
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model: BL-PA100A
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
MPN: BL-PA100A

• HD-PLC as the Core of a Home Network
• Easy Setup - No PC Required
• Connect Through Any AC Outlet in Your Home
• Use up to 16 adapters per network

A groundbreaking option in no-new-wires connections, the new BL-PA100 is a product that makes it extremely easy to set up a robust network for connecting devices. A reliable network capable of carrying high-definition video content required running dedicated cabling between devices, a possibly expensive and time-consuming venture. With a Wireless LAN, wireless interference and network collisions are a significant problem for many users, in some cases causing the network to drop out or suffer extremely poor bandwidth capacity, and it might be difficult for the average person to properly set the security code (WEP), thereby risking online security. The BL-PA100 adaptor eliminates these, and other, hassles associated with this process. Simply plug the adaptor into an electric power outlet, plug your PC or other peripheral, such as a Panasonic IP network camera, into the adaptor's Ethernet port and you're ready to go. The HD-PLC (High Definition Power Line Communication) ethernet adaptor makes it possible for your home electrical wiring to serve as a link between your PC and modem. Getting online access is as easy as plugging into a power outlet. You can move your PC and connect to the internet anywhere there is a power outlet in your home.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic product
Comment: For some reason, wireless routers do not work in my home. I've tried several brands and none seem to really work. The Panasonic system does the trick. I can get Internet anywhere in my house now. I was thinking about running wires through the house, but with a couple adapters, there is no need.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Love it
Comment: I love this product - but what's up with the pricing? I bought the starter pack (master and slave pair) in April for $46 - and now they're selling a single for $75? Should've bought extras back in April when the single unit was less than $30!

'nuff said about that - this thing works great; only two minor issues so far:
(1) you can't put your PC in standby because it won't reconnect when it wakes up - you have to reboot to get a network connection; and
(2) it won't work when connected to an outlet on a GFCI circuit (instructions hint at this - they say to avoid using an outlet strip).
If you can live with these two items, and are willing to pay the (now much higher) cost, you'll be happy. Easiest wired connection you'll ever make!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great item. Performs great.
Comment: I was able to link three units together within a couple of minutes. I plugged the master on the wall close to my router, and plugged the second unit in another room. At first I was not getting any signal at all. Tried two separate outlets, nothing. Then moved to a 3rd one and got signal. But it was too slow. Spent more time trying other outlets. I was getting a bit disappointed. Then, I remembered that there was an outlet right next to my breaker box. I plugged one of the transmitters to it, and voila... max speed. I watched online videos perfectly. Then toying around with a third unit, I was able to get two lights, which is close to 30mbps. It'd work faster if the second outlet is left alone. In other words, this unit is the only thing plugged into the entire outlet.

Again, these units are great. But, you're going to spend some time trying the units in different outlets to get the best signal. Overall, they work perfectly and I highly recommend them.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent product!!
Comment: I struggled for weeks with the D-link Powerline devices. They were difficult to configure and failed within days of being put into service. After returning two pairs of failed units for repair and then having them fail again, I decided to purchase the Panasonic. What a difference!! The were configured out of the box in less than 3 minutes. They have been in service for several weeks with no failures.....excellent product.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Be careful when you buy the additional adaptor for you existing network
Comment: I bought a starter pack of two. They are working alright. Then I bought the 3rd one thinking it should be connecting as easy. But I was wrong. The 3rd unit I bought from Factorydepot simply does not work. No matter what I tried, it can not recognize the existing network. So be careful!

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