Sony Bluray player gets weak signal, rarely able to play Netflix

Hello, I got a brand new Sony Bluray player for Christmas about 6 months ago.  I have always had connectivity issues with the internet.  My current situation is the worst yet.  I share wifi between myself in a granny unit on the backside of a main house.  The modem/router is new - just went to comcast to switch for the best they have - and is placed by the backdoor so it is as close to my place as possible.  My laptop and cell phone connect to the signal but my bluray still has issues.  I was able to play netflix for the first time last night but it froze every 20 seconds.  The only way to stream without interuption is to play netflix on my laptop and plug it into my tv with an HDMI.  This is annoying however bc the main reason I got the bluray was to avoid this.  How can I rectify this situation?  Booster?  A different kind of unit to operate Netflix and Hulu on - Wii?   Any suggestions would help!  Thanks! ~Kelsey

If your unit is on the same electrical panel as the main house your best bet would be a powerline ethernet adapter. If not then you could try a wifi extender. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-powerline-500-nano-ethernet-adapter-kit-white/7394184.p?id=1218844155446&skuId=7394184

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