Mifi 5510L increase signal strength with an antenna?

Purchased a 5510L to use in a rural area.(north central Louisiana) Device stays in home with a tin roof, signal is terrible (-98) if I want to ATTEMPT to increase signal can anyone suggest hardware to purchase? I don't see an external antenna port on this device so I'm not sure what I can use to help boost, if anything will help.

For Jetpacks that do not come with an antenna port users must purchase what is known as a "cradle".  Cradles are like a nearfield wireless technology that allows you to convert the reception from a wired external antenna to the cradle where the Jetpack normally rests.
Check out Wilson Electronics for the current options.  Wilson also offers a variety of indoor and outdoor booster solutions such as amplifiers and antennas that can connect to the cradle.

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