@FunsizePhil 

Yes you can install an unmanaged ethernet swtich between the router and master powerline adapter.

fwiw, we have an unmanaged 8 port switch between our Sky Q hub and a TPlink AV500 adapter.

@bob888  Thanks!

Can you add another slave to pair both with the master? Would this second slave handle 10+ ports of use on attached switches? 

Just thinking further, rather than running a 15m cable through the hallway, could I add a second 'slave' pass through socket and pair this with the master, and plug the  2x unmanaged switches into this second slave in the office, so that the kids room & office feed back on separate 'slaves' to the single master in the hall at the router?

Thanks

bob888 wrote

@FunsizePhil 

 

Yes you can install an unmanaged ethernet swtich between the router and master powerline adapter.

 

fwiw, we have an unmanaged 8 port switch between our Sky Q hub and a TPlink AV500 adapter.

@FunsizePhil 

One adapter (let's call it master) has to be wired to the ISP router (via a switch) for access to the internet.

All remaining adapters (let's call them slaves) can be installed anywhere in the property, provided they have been all paired together.  You can install unmanaged switches to each adapter if you require additional ethernet ports.

Actual speeds from the master to each adapter will vary and dependent on the electrical ring mains wiring, electrical interference etc.   For AV500/600 adapters, don't expect consistent speeds of more than 60 mbps in real world use, dropping to as low as 20 mbps in my experience.

When it works, powerline adapters are just a 'convenient' solution to avoid drilling holes through walls and laying ethernet cable.  It is popular for this reason.   Fully wired ethernet will always offer faster/reliable/lower latency connections.