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Which powerline wifi extender do I need to extend the kit

Which powerline wifi extender do I need to extend the kit
Which powerline wifi extender do I need to extend the kit
2026-03-06 09:40:46 - last edited a week ago
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I have an older home with wifi and many dead zones.  I would like to extend wifi coverage using powerline adapaters.  I do not want a repeater, they do not work, there is not enough signal from the router to the repeater to work well.   I would like to be able to create two networks, wifi 2.4 for the home assistant and other IOT managed devices, and separate wifi 5g for mobile devices.    I would like the powerline wifi adapter to have the plug option.      I am not clear on what the product is to buy for a second and third adapter with plug

 

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Powerline-Extender-TL-WPA7517-KIT

 

I start with this kit, one adapter is plugged into the router, and I can place another in another area of the house on the same power line.   

What is the product I need to add 2 more powerline wifi adapters.  

Is there a wifi powerline adapter with a passthrough plug?   Can I use an ethernet powerline adapters in the same network/setup, are they compatible.

Can I use an ethernet powerline adapter with a passthrough plug and add on a wifi device?  

 

thank you.  

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Re:Which powerline wifi extender do I need to extend the kit-Solution
2026-03-13 09:10:56 - last edited a week ago

Hello @jlpsd ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Since you already own the TL-WPA7517 KIT, it's strongly recommended to add the same series of powerline devices (TL-WPA75xx series) to your network. Using different series of powerline devices in one network might result in performance degradation.

You can add additional TL-WPA7517 units or similar TL-WPA75xx models to expand your network. The good news is that TL-WPAxxxx models (like your TL-WPA7517) can act as both adapters/transmitters and extenders/receivers, so you have flexibility in how you set them up.
 

Passthrough Plugs:

There are Wi-Fi powerline adapters with passthrough plugs available. To find specific models with passthrough functionality and WiFi capability, please visit: Powerline
You can use the filters on that page to find products that meet your specific requirements.


Mixing Ethernet and Wi-Fi Powerline Adapters:
You can use Ethernet-only powerline adapters (TL-PAxxxx models) together with Wi-Fi powerline adapters (TL-WPAxxxx models) in the same network. It's best to stick with the same series (TL-PA/WPA75xx) for optimal performance.

To pair additional devices to your existing network, simply press the "pair" button on each device and wait for the "Home/Powerline" light to become solid (this usually takes 1-2 minutes).

 

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Re:Which powerline wifi extender do I need to extend the kit-Solution
2026-03-13 09:10:56 - last edited a week ago

Hello @jlpsd ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Since you already own the TL-WPA7517 KIT, it's strongly recommended to add the same series of powerline devices (TL-WPA75xx series) to your network. Using different series of powerline devices in one network might result in performance degradation.

You can add additional TL-WPA7517 units or similar TL-WPA75xx models to expand your network. The good news is that TL-WPAxxxx models (like your TL-WPA7517) can act as both adapters/transmitters and extenders/receivers, so you have flexibility in how you set them up.
 

Passthrough Plugs:

There are Wi-Fi powerline adapters with passthrough plugs available. To find specific models with passthrough functionality and WiFi capability, please visit: Powerline
You can use the filters on that page to find products that meet your specific requirements.


Mixing Ethernet and Wi-Fi Powerline Adapters:
You can use Ethernet-only powerline adapters (TL-PAxxxx models) together with Wi-Fi powerline adapters (TL-WPAxxxx models) in the same network. It's best to stick with the same series (TL-PA/WPA75xx) for optimal performance.

To pair additional devices to your existing network, simply press the "pair" button on each device and wait for the "Home/Powerline" light to become solid (this usually takes 1-2 minutes).

 

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