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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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... purchasing an additional SHARP PLC (PowerLine Communication) adapter. ♦This additional adapter can only be connected to the HN-VA400U adapter. If you use the existing electrical wiring in your network devices to one of 16 PLC adapters can be exchanged at the desired locations, and then connect your powerline network with a previously installed SHARP HN-VA401SU PLC adapter kit. PLC adapters let you...
... purchasing an additional SHARP PLC (PowerLine Communication) adapter. ♦This additional adapter can only be connected to the HN-VA400U adapter. If you use the existing electrical wiring in your network devices to one of 16 PLC adapters can be exchanged at the desired locations, and then connect your powerline network with a previously installed SHARP HN-VA401SU PLC adapter kit. PLC adapters let you...
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... using nearby power lines from accessing or eavesdropping on your network, only adapters that you cancel the registration of your PLC network is explained on the same power line with adapters that use a standard other PLC systems The PLC adapters use in the U.S.A. 5 The SHARP PLC adapter is recommended that have been registered are permitted to connect to another...
... using nearby power lines from accessing or eavesdropping on your network, only adapters that you cancel the registration of your PLC network is explained on the same power line with adapters that use a standard other PLC systems The PLC adapters use in the U.S.A. 5 The SHARP PLC adapter is recommended that have been registered are permitted to connect to another...
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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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...TX Blinks 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. please purchase additional cables separately as a computer, router..., and TV to the network correctly. 7 The HN-VA400U adapter has four LAN ports. ♦The indicator at the bottom right...
...TX Blinks 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. please purchase additional cables separately as a computer, router..., and TV to the network correctly. 7 The HN-VA400U adapter has four LAN ports. ♦The indicator at the bottom right...
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... not possible if the existing adapter is registered. ♦Up to 16 adapters can be cleared). SET POWER 8 The additional adapter cannot be used on one network. 1 Plug the additional adapter into an outlet next to one of your existing (previously registered) adapters. • Check the PLC indicator on the existing adapter and make sure it is...
... not possible if the existing adapter is registered. ♦Up to 16 adapters can be cleared). SET POWER 8 The additional adapter cannot be used on one network. 1 Plug the additional adapter into an outlet next to one of your existing (previously registered) adapters. • Check the PLC indicator on the existing adapter and make sure it is...
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... indicator on both adapters will begin. Registering the Adapter 3 Hold down the SET button on the additional adapter for about 2 seconds and then release it (this must be done within 2 minutes of the adapter as explained on page 10. • If the PLC indicator on the additional adapter does not light ...up to 30 seconds. • Important: Do not remove either adapter from the outlet and install it in the pattern 2 blinks OFF 2...
... indicator on both adapters will begin. Registering the Adapter 3 Hold down the SET button on the additional adapter for about 2 seconds and then release it (this must be done within 2 minutes of the adapter as explained on page 10. • If the PLC indicator on the additional adapter does not light ...up to 30 seconds. • Important: Do not remove either adapter from the outlet and install it in the pattern 2 blinks OFF 2...
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This indicates that the adapter is provided with the adapter. Router LAN Computer, network TV, etc. If you wish to connect to communicate. Firmly insert the cable ends until they "click" into the LAN port ...) cables. LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 11 POWER 3 Insert one end of the LAN cable into place. • One LAN cable is able to the adapter, and insert the other end into the LAN port on the adapter lights steady green or blinks green. Installing the Adapter 2 Make sure that the PLC indicator on the...
This indicates that the adapter is provided with the adapter. Router LAN Computer, network TV, etc. If you wish to connect to communicate. Firmly insert the cable ends until they "click" into the LAN port ...) cables. LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 11 POWER 3 Insert one end of the LAN cable into place. • One LAN cable is able to the adapter, and insert the other end into the LAN port on the adapter lights steady green or blinks green. Installing the Adapter 2 Make sure that the PLC indicator on the...
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... outlet. 12 If you find that communication is not satisfactory, try plugging the adapter into a different outlet. ♦Communication may cause slower speeds. Installing the Adapter Note: Do not connect two PLC adapters together by a breaker or other factors may be slow or impossible. In this... the two systems or lines may be slow or impossible on the line, and other equipment, communication between adapters, noise on some power line systems. In particular, if your power lines. ♦A communication speed of power line) over which PLC adapters can communicate is possible.
... outlet. 12 If you find that communication is not satisfactory, try plugging the adapter into a different outlet. ♦Communication may cause slower speeds. Installing the Adapter Note: Do not connect two PLC adapters together by a breaker or other factors may be slow or impossible. In this... the two systems or lines may be slow or impossible on the line, and other equipment, communication between adapters, noise on some power line systems. In particular, if your power lines. ♦A communication speed of power line) over which PLC adapters can communicate is possible.
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... to the following troubleshooting guide. Once the adapter has cooled, try using it cool. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. If not, make sure the LAN cables are category 5 or 6 cables that support 100BASE-TX. 13 If the PLC indicator does not light when plugged in their...
... to the following troubleshooting guide. Once the adapter has cooled, try using it cool. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. If not, make sure the LAN cables are category 5 or 6 cables that support 100BASE-TX. 13 If the PLC indicator does not light when plugged in their...
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...as cell phone chargers, battery chargers, vacuums, power tools, and hair dryers, and use these appliances as far as possible from the PLC adapters. • If adapters are connected to a power strip with your Internet service provider). The maximum distance is 492 ft. (150 m), however, this may ... does not have a Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL). If you must plug an adapter into a power strip, use them as far away as possible from your SHARP PLC adapters. 14 If you must use other adapters, use a power strip without a noise filter or surge protector, and one of a...
...as cell phone chargers, battery chargers, vacuums, power tools, and hair dryers, and use these appliances as far as possible from the PLC adapters. • If adapters are connected to a power strip with your Internet service provider). The maximum distance is 492 ft. (150 m), however, this may ... does not have a Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL). If you must plug an adapter into a power strip, use them as far away as possible from your SHARP PLC adapters. 14 If you must use other adapters, use a power strip without a noise filter or surge protector, and one of a...
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...not operate correctly, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. If you are concerned that somebody may be trying to blink. If the adapter still does not operate correctly, cancel the registration as explained on page 18, and then re-register it back in. Troubleshooting The PLC adapter does not operate, or does not... operate correctly. • Unplug the adapter from the electrical outlet for at least 10 seconds and then plug it as • Try plugging the...
...not operate correctly, call 1-800-BE-SHARP. If you are concerned that somebody may be trying to blink. If the adapter still does not operate correctly, cancel the registration as explained on page 18, and then re-register it back in. Troubleshooting The PLC adapter does not operate, or does not... operate correctly. • Unplug the adapter from the electrical outlet for at least 10 seconds and then plug it as • Try plugging the...
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... indicates both the status of the adapter failed (see page 8). Communication status ON Blinking OFF Communication 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). OFF The ...power is communicating on the network (the interval of blinking may vary depending on Blinking • The adapter is starting up (the adapter blinks orange and...
... indicates both the status of the adapter failed (see page 8). Communication status ON Blinking OFF Communication 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). OFF The ...power is communicating on the network (the interval of blinking may vary depending on Blinking • The adapter is starting up (the adapter blinks orange and...
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...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 only correct after communication has begun. It is not the effective speed between adapters. Communication speed* Indicators on the ...network. If more than two adapters are connected, it is the speed between the two adapters with the best communication speed. 17 The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of 10 to...
...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 only correct after communication has begun. It is not the effective speed between adapters. Communication speed* Indicators on the ...network. If more than two adapters are connected, it is the speed between the two adapters with the best communication speed. 17 The adapters are able to communicate at a speed of 10 to...
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Specifications Specifications Communication standard HomePlug AV 1.1 Communication speed*1 PHY rate (theoretical value): 200 Mbps max. As the number of adapters is commonly used on the Internet, and although TCP is slower than UDP, it has higher reliability and thus is a ... *2 Measured using FTP from a Windows® PC to a Linux® server. *3 The maximum number of PLC adapters and other devices connected to 30 MHz CSMA/CA (PLC interface side) Encryption method Modulation method AES 128-bit Windowed OFDM Error correction method Advanced turbo coding Communication range 492 ...
Specifications Specifications Communication standard HomePlug AV 1.1 Communication speed*1 PHY rate (theoretical value): 200 Mbps max. As the number of adapters is commonly used on the Internet, and although TCP is slower than UDP, it has higher reliability and thus is a ... *2 Measured using FTP from a Windows® PC to a Linux® server. *3 The maximum number of PLC adapters and other devices connected to 30 MHz CSMA/CA (PLC interface side) Encryption method Modulation method AES 128-bit Windowed OFDM Error correction method Advanced turbo coding Communication range 492 ...