From: iwannabeastarsomeday@invalid.org   
      
   Which type of repeater/booster is best for this?   
      
   Line of sight is mostly not there. Getting a bounced signal off a metal   
   gate and can just barely connect but not reliably-getting 1 to 3 stars   
   on the laptop windows readout. When I can connect, signal is speed is   
   half way decent. Sometimes if I power off the router and on again and   
   change my mac address, I can then connect. I don't know what is going on   
   with that, but I do have the logon PW for connection to the router. This   
   is an ISP that is known for it's flakiness. And they   
   are using some kind of software so as to prevent weak connections,   
   either by mac address or position of the units. I could do a factory   
   reset of the modem but it's a hassle, I don't want to mess with it.   
      
   This is a shared router with the owner and I don't have the password, so   
   can do nothing with those settings. (for all you netcops: YES I do have   
   owner permission)   
      
   Router is in a separate house may not be on same electrical circuit. I   
   have positioned the router for max. benefit, but it's not enough.   
      
   I need a repeater or signal booster. I am using a laptop, windows 8.1.   
   Number of bars on laptop does not reliably show the signal strength, I   
   can either connect or not connect often depending the weather and other   
   unknown variables.   
      
   I want a repeater that is easy to setup, plug in, without having to   
   enter the settings for the main ISP router/modem. Any constructive   
   replies welcomed.   
      
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