wireless modem routers

[Dave8671]

I have this model



The wifi however is not so strong downstairs and I was searching for a replacement and I found this
model

I wondering is this has better range than the netgear?


Update I found this table on netgears website and my firmware version is in the column C3000/C3700

Now does that suggest they did update the firmware I have no idea.

 

[scout_03]

this modem is from isp .

 

[Dave8671]

No I purchased it at target My service which is called Thames valley commutations [ local cable service] changed to a odd brand where I could not have a network printer. Its range is not so good downstairs in places. Though Netflix does fine with it on 54G. The N band I never use in this house its just not strong enough. Just last weekend Wee had no wireless but the Ethernet was still connecting. I think there is a issue with the wireless on this model.

 

[scout_03]

did ou check around how many people use the wireless channel where you live also you might try to reset router and put it on a shelf for a better signal and if you have a laptop or table even a phone that connect wireless to it check the signal strength of it since it does not have external antennas .

 

[Dave8671]

Downstairs the signsl is,weakest in the livingroom and dinningroom. I did check the channel today and changed it now i am the only one on that channel.

I cannot move the router my desktop is not wireless currently.

 

[Dave8671]

I was just wondering if the tp link Archer c1900 router would have better range.

 

[scout_03]

i did use a tp-link 1750 v2 it have 3 antenna and a usb print server port and one for a external drive you might check for you https://www.tp-link.com/ca/download/Archer-C7_V2.html and for the other they only provide firmware update to isp if you could have this one return for refund it is useless .