Panasonic BY-HPE11KTA User manual

Installation Guide
Coaxial - LAN Converter with PoE function
Indoor Use Only
Model No. BY-HPE11KTA
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and
save this manual for future use.

Product Overview
The BY-HPE11KTA is a coaxial - LAN converter capable of implementing long distance,
high speed digital data transmission on existing coaxial cabling with low setup costs.
With the built-in PoE function, the BY-HPE11KTA is able to supply power to Panasonic
network cameras, which eliminates the need for installing power outlets for the cameras.
Note
• The PoE switch can be switched to ON or OFF.
•For information on network cameras that can be connected with BY-HPE11KTA,
see the Panasonic support site at
http://panasonic.net/pss/security/products/coax/index.html.
For U.S.A.
The KT serial number of this product may be found on
the surface of the unit.
You should note the model number and KT serial
number of this unit in the space provided and retain
this book as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
KT Serial No.
RG-6/U coaxial cable
In this document coaxial cables with the following specifications are referred to as
RG-6/U coaxial cables.
Coaxial Cable
Type
DC R/300 m (984 feet
3 inches) of Inner
Conductor
Maximum Cable
Length (for PoE
connections)
Maximum Cable
Length (for non-PoE
connections)
RG-6/U Less than 12 W500 m (1,640 feet 5
inches)
2,000 m (6,561 feet 8
inches)
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Main Features
PoE (Power over Ethernet) ready
The coaxial - LAN converter is compliant with PoE standards (IEEE 802.3af), and
contains a power supplying device. PoE can be used to supply power to Panasonic
network cameras, which eliminates the need for installing power outlets for the cameras.
Use over long distances
The coaxial - LAN converter can be used for distances of up to 500 m (1,640 feet 5
inches)*1 for PoE connections, and 2 km (6,561 feet 8 inches) for non-PoE connections.
(When used with RG-6/U coaxial cable.)
High-speed transmission
The coaxial - LAN converter is capable of transmission speeds of 35 Mbps or over for
TCP*2, and 45 Mbps or over for UDP connections. (When used with RG-6/U coaxial
cable, and for distances under 2 km [6,561 feet 8 inches].)
No setup required
Connections can be established by simply connecting the coaxial cable to the coaxial
- LAN converter.
*1 When connected to a Panasonic network camera. For other cameras the connection distance is 300 m (984
feet 3 inches).
*2 Measured using Linux® FTP.
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Other Information
About the user manuals
• There are 2 sets of operating instructions for this unit as follows.
–Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices.
– Operating Instructions (PDF): Explains how to perform the settings and how to
operate this unit.
Adobe® Reader® is required to read these operating instructions (PDF) on the
provided CD-ROM. When the Adobe Reader is not installed on the PC, download
the latest Adobe Reader from the Adobe web site and install it.
• The BY-HPE11R adaptor is called the camera adaptor and the BY-HPE11H adaptor
is called the center adaptor in this document.
Trademarks
• Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other
countries, or both.
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
About copyright and license
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and also
exporting in violation of export laws of the software provided with this unit are expressly
prohibited.
Limitation of liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION
HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/
OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY
PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE
MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO BELOW:
1. ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
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2. PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;
3. UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE
PRODUCT BY THE USER;
4. INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT
DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
5. ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE,
ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD
PARTY;
6. ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR
ORGANIZATION BEING A PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF
PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA'S PICTURE,
INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS
USED FOR THE PURPOSE OTHER THAN SURVEILLANCE;
7. LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE.
Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called to the following
security risks.
Leakage or theft of information through this unit
Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect
yourself against the above network security risks.
• Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
• If this unit is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system
is not infected by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly
updated anti-virus program, anti-spyware program, etc.).
• Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting users to those who
log in with an authorized user name and password.
• Apply measures such as user authentication to protect your network against leakage
or theft of information, including image data, authentication information (user names
and passwords), alarm mail information, FTP server information and DDNS server
information.
• After the unit is accessed by the administrator, make sure to close the browser.
• Change the administrator password periodically.
• Do not install this unit in locations where this unit or the cables can be destroyed or
damaged by persons with malicious intent.
Security between the camera adaptor and center adaptor
• Data sent and received between camera and center adaptors employs AES 128-bit
encryption, however we cannot guarantee that data will not be intercepted by a third
party.
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