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Panasonic BL-PA100A HD-PLC Ethernet Adaptor | 
| Brand: Panasonic
List Price: $99.00
Buy New: $33.95
You Save: $65.05 (66%)
New (28) Used (1) from $33.95
Rating:  15 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 4 x 7 x 5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: BL-PA100A
Model: BL-PA100A
UPC: 037988845064
EAN: 0037988845064
ASIN: B000FZVTSW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Magical! May 10, 2007
G. Morrison (OKC, OK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love these devices--they work with neither drivers nor a a web/MS Windows based configuration utility (most such devices from other mfrs. require MS Windows for configuration); so, these work well with Linux. (Getting wireless networking to work with Linux/unix/freebsd is convoluted, and the flawed online documentation is jumbled, often out-of-date, conflicting, and ambiguous.)
With these, one must simply plug in and reset the terminal (remote) unit with a paper clip, plug both units into the same wall outlet, press a button on each unit within 5 secs. to link them (this also automatically sets up 128-bit security--this prevents others using similar tech from hacking in from the same power transformer--this is not much of a problem yet), unplug them, move them to where they are desired, plug them in, connect ethernet cables, and then test for good connectivity by pressing the setup button on the terminal (remote) unit. Everything is done with hardware, not software or firmware; it's really simple! This is as it should be with good networking hardware! The units use a power cord, so they don't monopolize wall sockets....
These may cost more than certain competing mfr's units, but they also can stream media easily. The connection is much more secure than with wireless....
With this tech, which likely will be refined and perfected over time, electric companies will soon enter the internet provider business.
I regret the waste of my time, effort, and expense of trying to get wireless networking to work with Linux....
Panasonic BL-PA100A HD-PLC (High Definition Power line Communication) Ethernet Adaptor
Panasonic BL-PA100KTA HD-PLC (High Definition Power line Communication) Ethernet Adaptors - Two Pack
Works Like a Charm April 8, 2007
Agent Excel (Hillsboro, OR USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Note that this package has only one adapter. You need at least two adapters for them to be useful. I own three of these.
The configuration of my third adapter took me all of 5 mins. I am currently using it as I type.
Pros:
Very easily to configure.
Very reliable.
Low latency and high bandwidth. This is reliable enough for my gaming: Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft.
Cons:
Very expensive.
I may buy one more. I really like these adapters.
Plug n Play February 18, 2008
D. Williams (Pasadena, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Panasonic Ethernet Adapter provides higher throughput than some other units out there. They are plug n play. There is a little bit of setup for the third and up units. A friend of mine, who has a knack for starting a project and calling me to finish it, actually connected these up correctly without calling me. I like the built in speed test. There is one item to be aware of that is not mentioned in the instructions. If the units are on different phases of the incoming electrical lines, the throughput will be low unless one installs a phase coupler. This is not a design fault. It is the nature of trying to run signals over the power wiring.
No more wireless... this is better and faster than... August 30, 2007
Jose Lippo (Miami, Florida USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent device, to built a network without brake the walls and with the best LAN speed than your NIC card can support. Better than wireless for home. The configuration is ease, timeless and secure.
 Two of these cost less than One April 13, 2008
Opinunated (USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
As of April 13, 2008 Amazon is selling a starter pack of TWO of these Panasonic powerline ethernet adaptors for $56.00 (for two!!!!) yet this single adaptor is priced at $64.00 (each).
Go figure!
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