Boosting wifi signal on the Sony Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player BDP-S590

I just bought the Blu-ray player which has a wireless LAN built-in. It is having trouble connecting with Netflix. I don't think the signal is strong enough, since I am in a Loft Condo which has one concrete wall that I think is blocking the signal.
If I get something to boost my wifi signal, is that called a repeater. And will it cut the speed in half?
What might be a good solution for me?
Thank you.

I suppose the simplest solution, but you didn't say if possible, would be to simply move the wifi router closer to the BD player..
If not, then it will simply take whatever signal it receives and rebroadcast it. So say on a scale of 1-10. The repeater is picking up your wifi at a 4, it'll rebroadcast at a maximum speed of 4, but the repeater itself will be broadcasting at a 10.
I'm tired, so if that didn't make any sense, please, other peoples, chime in.
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