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... the receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Declaration of Conformity SHARP PowerLine Ethernet Adapter, HN-VA400U and HN-VA100U This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1163 TEL: 800-237-4277 These limits are designed to radio...
... the receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Declaration of Conformity SHARP PowerLine Ethernet Adapter, HN-VA400U and HN-VA100U This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1163 TEL: 800-237-4277 These limits are designed to radio...
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Table of Contents Introduction 2 Unpacking Checklist 3 Safety Information 3 Electrical Interference Information 4 Network Security 5 A Look at the PLC Adapter 6 Registering the Adapter 8 Installing the Adapter 10 Troubleshooting 13 Indicators on the PLC adapter 16 Canceling the Registration of the Adapter 18 Specifications 19 1
Table of Contents Introduction 2 Unpacking Checklist 3 Safety Information 3 Electrical Interference Information 4 Network Security 5 A Look at the PLC Adapter 6 Registering the Adapter 8 Installing the Adapter 10 Troubleshooting 13 Indicators on the PLC adapter 16 Canceling the Registration of the Adapter 18 Specifications 19 1
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... be exchanged at the desired locations, and then connect your powerline network with a previously installed SHARP HN-VA401SU PLC adapter kit. A total of up to 85 Mbps on your house to the HN-VA400U adapter. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing an additional SHARP PLC (PowerLine Communication) adapter. ♦This additional adapter can only be used with ease.
... be exchanged at the desired locations, and then connect your powerline network with a previously installed SHARP HN-VA401SU PLC adapter kit. A total of up to 85 Mbps on your house to the HN-VA400U adapter. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing an additional SHARP PLC (PowerLine Communication) adapter. ♦This additional adapter can only be used with ease.
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Do not install or use the adapter outside. 3 Do not spill any liquids on top of the following situations occur: - The power cord is frayed or damaged. Unpacking Checklist HN-VA100U LAN POWER Unpacking Checklist HN-VA400U LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 POWER Operation manual LAN cable: 59.1"... (1.5 m) (Part order number: QCNWG337DXHZZ) Safety Information Do not disassemble the adapter or attempt any of other electrical devices. Liquid...
Do not install or use the adapter outside. 3 Do not spill any liquids on top of the following situations occur: - The power cord is frayed or damaged. Unpacking Checklist HN-VA100U LAN POWER Unpacking Checklist HN-VA400U LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 POWER Operation manual LAN cable: 59.1"... (1.5 m) (Part order number: QCNWG337DXHZZ) Safety Information Do not disassemble the adapter or attempt any of other electrical devices. Liquid...
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... a different type of cable may interfere with a blanket or cloth. It is recommended that will affect the performance and communication speed of the adapters. Do not connect a cable other than a LAN cable to allow air circulation and cooling. 4 inches 4 inches Electrical Interference Information Devices that... may be easily accessible. Keep at least 4 inches free around the sides and top of the adapter to the LAN port on your power line that you use noise filters between these devices and the electrical outlets where they are ...
... a different type of cable may interfere with a blanket or cloth. It is recommended that will affect the performance and communication speed of the adapters. Do not connect a cable other than a LAN cable to allow air circulation and cooling. 4 inches 4 inches Electrical Interference Information Devices that... may be easily accessible. Keep at least 4 inches free around the sides and top of the adapter to the LAN port on your power line that you use noise filters between these devices and the electrical outlets where they are ...
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... or coexist with previous HomePlug adapters without mutual interference. The SHARP PLC adapter is only for service, it is recommended that you cancel the registration of the adapter (see page 18) and then reregister the adapters. Network Security Network Security To prevent others using 128-bit AES encryption. However, the PLC adapters can coexist on the...
... or coexist with previous HomePlug adapters without mutual interference. The SHARP PLC adapter is only for service, it is recommended that you cancel the registration of the adapter (see page 18) and then reregister the adapters. Network Security Network Security To prevent others using 128-bit AES encryption. However, the PLC adapters can coexist on the...
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A Look at the PLC Adapter A Look at the PLC Adapter Front 1 4 POWER 23 1 SET button This button is used to register the adapter on the network. (The SET button is also used to cancel the network registration of the adapter.) 2 POWER indicator This lights green when the power is on (see page 16). 3 PLC indicator This lights steadily when communication is possible, and blinks when communication is taking place (see page 16). 4 Power cord Plug this into an electrical outlet to connect the adapter to the network. 6
A Look at the PLC Adapter A Look at the PLC Adapter Front 1 4 POWER 23 1 SET button This button is used to register the adapter on the network. (The SET button is also used to cancel the network registration of the adapter.) 2 POWER indicator This lights green when the power is on (see page 16). 3 PLC indicator This lights steadily when communication is possible, and blinks when communication is taking place (see page 16). 4 Power cord Plug this into an electrical outlet to connect the adapter to the network. 6
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...cables separately as a computer, router, and TV to the network correctly. 7 Rear HN-VA100U A Look at the bottom left and right of each LAN port) are off, the power is either off or the adapter is not connected to these ports using LAN cables. (One LAN cable is taking ...orange or red: Communicating by 10BASE-T If both indicators (at the PLC Adapter HN-VA400U LAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 5 5 LAN ports Connect network devices such as needed.) Note: The HN-VA100U adapter has one LAN port. The HN-VA400U adapter has four LAN ports. ♦The indicator at the bottom right of...
...cables separately as a computer, router, and TV to the network correctly. 7 Rear HN-VA100U A Look at the bottom left and right of each LAN port) are off, the power is either off or the adapter is not connected to these ports using LAN cables. (One LAN cable is taking ...orange or red: Communicating by 10BASE-T If both indicators (at the PLC Adapter HN-VA400U LAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 5 5 LAN ports Connect network devices such as needed.) Note: The HN-VA100U adapter has one LAN port. The HN-VA400U adapter has four LAN ports. ♦The indicator at the bottom right of...
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... about 10 seconds, the registration will be used on one of your existing (previously registered) adapters. • Check the PLC indicator on the existing adapter and make sure it is held down for about 2 seconds and then release it. • When you release the SET button...not hold the SET button down the SET button on the network). Registering the Adapter Registering the Adapter Follow the steps below to one network. 1 Plug the additional adapter into an outlet next to register the additional adapter. The additional adapter cannot be used until it is registered. ♦Up to 16...
... about 10 seconds, the registration will be used on one of your existing (previously registered) adapters. • Check the PLC indicator on the existing adapter and make sure it is held down for about 2 seconds and then release it. • When you release the SET button...not hold the SET button down the SET button on the network). Registering the Adapter Registering the Adapter Follow the steps below to one network. 1 Plug the additional adapter into an outlet next to register the additional adapter. The additional adapter cannot be used until it is registered. ♦Up to 16...
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... on page 18, and then try registration again. 9 registration was not successful. Remove the additional adapter from the outlet while registration is completed, the POWER indicator on both adapters will stop temporarily. Cancel the registration of completing Step 2). • When you release the SET ... and registration will light solidly or blink. SET POWER 4 When registration is taking place. Registering the Adapter 3 Hold down the SET button on the additional adapter for about 2 seconds and then release it in the desired location as explained on the network may take...
... on page 18, and then try registration again. 9 registration was not successful. Remove the additional adapter from the outlet while registration is completed, the POWER indicator on both adapters will stop temporarily. Cancel the registration of completing Step 2). • When you release the SET ... and registration will light solidly or blink. SET POWER 4 When registration is taking place. Registering the Adapter 3 Hold down the SET button on the additional adapter for about 2 seconds and then release it in the desired location as explained on the network may take...
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... the electrical outlet where you wish to use it can be registered as another AC adapter or charger Do not plug the adapter into a power strip with a built-in noise filter Do not plug the adapter into the same power strip as explained on page 8 before it . • It is recommended that you...
... the electrical outlet where you wish to use it can be registered as another AC adapter or charger Do not plug the adapter into a power strip with a built-in noise filter Do not plug the adapter into the same power strip as explained on page 8 before it . • It is recommended that you...
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... they "click" into the LAN port on the device (router, computer, network TV, etc.) that the PLC indicator on the adapter. This indicates that the adapter is provided with the adapter. Installing the Adapter 2 Make sure that you need additional cables, please purchase 10BaseT-100BaseTX straight-through (regular) cables. POWER 3 Insert one end of...
... they "click" into the LAN port on the device (router, computer, network TV, etc.) that the PLC indicator on the adapter. This indicates that the adapter is provided with the adapter. Installing the Adapter 2 Make sure that you need additional cables, please purchase 10BaseT-100BaseTX straight-through (regular) cables. POWER 3 Insert one end of...
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...different outlet. 12 In this will vary depending on line conditions such as the amount of noise on the line, and other equipment, communication between adapters, noise on your power lines consist of two different systems of differing phase, or if lines are separated by a LAN cable LAN LAN &#...9830;The maximum distance (length of up to 85 Mbps is about 492 ft. (150 m). Installing the Adapter Note: Do not connect two PLC adapters together by a breaker or other factors may cause slower speeds. However, the distance between the two systems or lines may be ...
...different outlet. 12 In this will vary depending on line conditions such as the amount of noise on the line, and other equipment, communication between adapters, noise on your power lines consist of two different systems of differing phase, or if lines are separated by a LAN cable LAN LAN &#...9830;The maximum distance (length of up to 85 Mbps is about 492 ft. (150 m). Installing the Adapter Note: Do not connect two PLC adapters together by a breaker or other factors may cause slower speeds. However, the distance between the two systems or lines may be ...
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... automatically stop operating. If the PLC indicator does not light when plugged in their ports. Problem Solution The POWER indicator is off even though the adapter is plugged into an outlet. • Make sure that some outlets. If not, make sure the LAN cables are category 5 or 6 cables that support 100BASE... is not possible on the network • Is the PLC indicator on or blinking? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Unplug the adapter and let it again. Once the adapter has cooled, try using it cool.
... automatically stop operating. If the PLC indicator does not light when plugged in their ports. Problem Solution The POWER indicator is off even though the adapter is plugged into an outlet. • Make sure that some outlets. If not, make sure the LAN cables are category 5 or 6 cables that support 100BASE... is not possible on the network • Is the PLC indicator on or blinking? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Unplug the adapter and let it again. Once the adapter has cooled, try using it cool.
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... the PLC network, however, your computers and router must plug an adapter into a power strip, use a power strip without a noise filter or surge protector, and one of a different standard on your SHARP PLC adapters. 14 This may be impaired. Network communication is correctly connected to ...your router, and that does not have a Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL). If you also using PLC adapters of the PLC adapters. Make sure your cable or...
... the PLC network, however, your computers and router must plug an adapter into a power strip, use a power strip without a noise filter or surge protector, and one of a different standard on your SHARP PLC adapters. 14 This may be impaired. Network communication is correctly connected to ...your router, and that does not have a Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL). If you also using PLC adapters of the PLC adapters. Make sure your cable or...
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...not operate correctly, cancel the registration as explained on page 18, and then re-register it back in. If the adapter still does not operate correctly, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Use the appliance as far away as • Try plugging the appliance into a different touch lights or dimmers do ...outlet. possible from gaining access to use your network. This is normal. • AES 128-bit encryption is being sent over the network. • The adapters periodically ...
...not operate correctly, cancel the registration as explained on page 18, and then re-register it back in. If the adapter still does not operate correctly, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Use the appliance as far away as • Try plugging the appliance into a different touch lights or dimmers do ...outlet. possible from gaining access to use your network. This is normal. • AES 128-bit encryption is being sent over the network. • The adapters periodically ...
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...the network or the power is possible. OFF The power is being registered (see page 9). Indicators on the PLC adapter Indicators on the PLC adapter POWER indicator ON The power is on communication conditions). PLC indicator The PLC indicator indicates both the status of blinking ...may vary depending on Blinking • The adapter is starting up (the adapter blinks orange and green during startup). • The adapter is off . 16 OFF... The adapter is communicating on the network (the interval of PLC communication and the communication speed...
...the network or the power is possible. OFF The power is being registered (see page 9). Indicators on the PLC adapter Indicators on the PLC adapter POWER indicator ON The power is on communication conditions). PLC indicator The PLC indicator indicates both the status of blinking ...may vary depending on Blinking • The adapter is starting up (the adapter blinks orange and green during startup). • The adapter is off . 16 OFF... The adapter is communicating on the network (the interval of PLC communication and the communication speed...
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... connected, it is only correct after communication has begun. If more than two adapters are able to communicate at a speed of 30 Mbps or higher. The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of 10 to 30 Mbps. It is an approximate maximum for data transfer by UDP between computers on the... PLC adapter Green Orange Red The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of no more than 10 Mbps. * The speed indication is the speed between the two...
... connected, it is only correct after communication has begun. If more than two adapters are able to communicate at a speed of 30 Mbps or higher. The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of 10 to 30 Mbps. It is an approximate maximum for data transfer by UDP between computers on the... PLC adapter Green Orange Red The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of no more than 10 Mbps. * The speed indication is the speed between the two...
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... the outlet until the POWER indicator turns back on page 8. 18 This should be completed.) • To use the adapter again, you want to change the registration of the adapter, follow the steps below. SET 2 Wait until the POWER indicator turns on, as cancellation may not be complete. (It ...may take as long as 30 seconds for cancellation to be done in the following steps with the adapter plugged into an electrical outlet. 1 On the adapter whose registration you will need to register it as explained on . Note: Perform the following situations: ♦You attempted to...
... the outlet until the POWER indicator turns back on page 8. 18 This should be completed.) • To use the adapter again, you want to change the registration of the adapter, follow the steps below. SET 2 Wait until the POWER indicator turns on, as cancellation may not be complete. (It ...may take as long as 30 seconds for cancellation to be done in the following steps with the adapter plugged into an electrical outlet. 1 On the adapter whose registration you will need to register it as explained on . Note: Perform the following situations: ♦You attempted to...
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...appliances, and network conditions. Effective speed: 85 Mbps max. (UDP) 55 Mbps max. (TCP)*2 Maximum number of 16 adapters connectable adapters*3 Frequency band Access method 2 MHz to the network increases, the communication speed slows. 19 UDP is a data communication protocol...communication speed (effective communication speed) may be affected by power line conditions (structure of equipment, length of adapters is often used for video streaming. Specifications Specifications Communication standard HomePlug AV 1.1 Communication speed*1 PHY rate (theoretical value): 200 Mbps max...
...appliances, and network conditions. Effective speed: 85 Mbps max. (UDP) 55 Mbps max. (TCP)*2 Maximum number of 16 adapters connectable adapters*3 Frequency band Access method 2 MHz to the network increases, the communication speed slows. 19 UDP is a data communication protocol...communication speed (effective communication speed) may be affected by power line conditions (structure of equipment, length of adapters is often used for video streaming. Specifications Specifications Communication standard HomePlug AV 1.1 Communication speed*1 PHY rate (theoretical value): 200 Mbps max...
