I'd try increasing your range directly on the laptop, a much easier way to deal with this. I've had good luck with a
Rosewill RNX-G1 Wireless USB Adapter paired with a
Hawking [HAI15SC] Hi-Gain 15dBi Corner Antenna for long range WiFi. I suspect something similar would work for you, and you wouldn't have to screw around with repeaters and remote locations.