When you are in a low-signal or spotty coverage area, an amplifier is vital in keeping up to speed with today's heavier web content. But a very popular method of boosting aircard reception and data transfer rate is using a very simple combination of a standalone Wilson antenna paired with a model-specific adapter. This is essentially the equivalent of increasing the size of the antenna the card uses to communicate with the network; and by placing the antenna outside of your home or vehicle, the potential amount of signal collected increases that much more!