TP-LINK AC Power Adapters

TP-Link manufactures a vast array of networking devices, including routers, switches, access points, smart home devices, and more. Each type of device, and often different models within a category, will have specific power requirements.

Output Voltage (DC Power to the Device):

This is where the voltages vary significantly, as it depends on the specific power requirements of the device itself. Common DC output voltages for TP-Link devices include:

::5V DC: Often found on smaller devices like USB Wi-Fi adapters (though these are usually powered directly by USB), some basic network switches, or very compact smart home devices.
::9V DC: Very common for many TP-Link routers (especially older or entry-level models), Wi-Fi extenders, and some IP cameras (e.g., Tapo C200/C210/C220). You'll often see these with current ratings like 0.6A, 1A, or sometimes higher.
::12V DC: Another very common voltage for a wide range of TP-Link routers (especially mid-range to high-end Archer series), some switches, and many larger or more powerful networking devices. Current ratings can vary widely, from 0.5A to 2.5A or even higher for more demanding devices.
::48V DC: This is the standard voltage for IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices. If a TP-Link device (like a PoE switch, an Omada EAP access point, or a PoE-powered IP camera) is designed to be powered via an Ethernet cable using a standard PoE injector or switch, it will typically use 48V DC (though the exact range can be 44-57V DC, depending on the PoE standard).
::24V DC: Less common than 48V for standard PoE, but 24V Passive PoE is used by some TP-Link outdoor CPEs (Customer Premises Equipment) and older access points. This is not IEEE standard PoE and requires a specific 24V passive PoE injector.

Great practice is to always use the power adapter that came with your TP-Link device, or a certified replacement with the exact same output voltage (V) and at least the same or higher current (A) rating, and the correct plug polarity and size.

Using an adapter with the wrong voltage or insufficient current can damage your device. The required output voltage and current are always listed on the device itself, or on the original power adapter.

In this section of our platform, we have listed different ratings on these adapters which should work on your tp-link device.