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asnyder9
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Apr 01, 2020

Netgear CM 700 in ranch 900 sq foot house not reaching back rooms?

I have a netgear CM700 and TP link wireless router we live in a small ranch house (900 sq ft?). Lately I have to be right next to the router for the connection to even work. Any recommendations on what to do? I am willing to get a hotspot/orbis whatever to have a stronger connection in the rooms that are farther away. Thank you so much in advance for any advice!!

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Well the CM700 is just the modem. Its not wireless. The router is. 

    If you're having wireless issues, that's going to be the tp-link router. I'd contact their forum or support. Maybe its a firmware issue, maybe its a hardware issue. But they'd be the experts on that. 

    If it turns out its a hardware issue, then I'd be happy to recommend routers or whatever you need but before spending $, I'd check into if its somthing that can be fixed.