How Many TP-Link Powerline Adapters Can You Add to One Network?

Wondering how many Powerline adapters you can have on a single network? The answer depends on your specific TP-Link model, since chipset and firmware limits vary. People add multiple Powerline adapters to extend wired Internet access to additional rooms or devices through existing electrical wiring. This page includes a model lookup table so you can find your specific limit quickly.

Key Takeaways

• The maximum number of Powerline adapters per network depends on the chipset and firmware of your specific model. Limits range from 6 to 64 nodes.
• In a mixed-model network, the maximum node count is determined by the model with the lowest limit.
• One node equals one single Powerline device.
• Most current TP-Link Powerline models support up to 16 nodes per network.
• To quickly find your model number in the table below, press Ctrl+F in your browser and type your model number in the search bar.

Before You Begin

Due to the limit of the chipset and firmware, there is a max number for each powerline network.

For example: If your network includes a TL-PA2010 (maximum of 8 nodes) and a TL-PA4010 (maximum of 16 nodes), the entire network is limited to 8 nodes — the lower of the two. Keep this in mind when mixing models, as the model with the lowest node limit will set the cap for the whole network.

To find your Model quickly, please do as follows:

1, Press “Ctrl” + “F” on the keyboard;

2, Input Model No. in the pop-up “Find” bar at the top of the Web Browser;

3. Press “Enter” on the keyboard.

TP-Link Powerline Adapter Maximum Node Limits by Model