diff --git a/RF24Network.h b/RF24Network.h
index 8805faa5..07fc0c13 100644
--- a/RF24Network.h
+++ b/RF24Network.h
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 
 /** System defines */
 #define MAX_FRAME_SIZE 32
-#define MAX_PAYLOAD_SIZE 1500
+#define MAX_PAYLOAD_SIZE 128
 
 
 class RF24;