Very poor WiFi range issue

Hi guys, I recently switched from AT&T DSL to Comcast Blast. I am using a Netgear C3000 (the combo modem/router deal), it's in my office, centrally located in my long, single level home. When I run a speed test using ethernet from my office computer, it's very fast, up to 90 mbps. When I try a speed test with my WiFi from my office computer, it's also very good, 25-35 mbps. However, the wireless signal drops off pretty quickly as I go toward my living room. When I'm in my living room, I can't even get my phone/laptop/smart TV to acknowledge the wireless signal. When I was using AT&T DSL wireless, I got a signal in my living room. It was slower, but it worked.
I switched to Comcast expecting better speeds, and while I get that in my office, I can't get it anywhere else in the house. Thus far, this has not been an improvement. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

ndmclain wrote:
Hi guys, I recently switched from AT&T DSL to Comcast Blast. I am using a Netgear C3000 (the combo modem/router deal), it's in my office, centrally located in my long, single level home. When I run a speed test using ethernet from my office computer, it's very fast, up to 90 mbps. When I try a speed test with my WiFi from my office computer, it's also very good, 25-35 mbps. However, the wireless signal drops off pretty quickly as I go toward my living room. When I'm in my living room, I can't even get my phone/laptop/smart TV to acknowledge the wireless signal. When I was using AT&T DSL wireless, I got a signal in my living room. It was slower, but it worked.
I switched to Comcast expecting better speeds, and while I get that in my office, I can't get it anywhere else in the house. Thus far, this has not been an improvement. Any suggestions?
Thanks!Combo devices always leave much to be desired as far as wireless range and signal.... most users purchase thier own higher quality router and then "BRIDGE" the combo device.... Netgear R6300 & R7000 greatly increase the range and strength of a wireless signal when compared to the Combo devices... but your selection should be yours alone after doing the research...

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