Abstract: A wireless networking adapter integrated in an impedance-controlled manner with at least one directional antenna and, optionally, an omni-directional antenna to achieve maximum signal strength and integrity for a given antenna size for maximum distance performance.

Abstract: A wireless networking adapter that incorporates a Yagi-style directional antenna preferably includes at least one driver element positioned between a reflector element and at least two director elements. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a wireless access point having Yagi-style antenna that includes a driver that is adapted to rotate between a first position, in which the driver is in phase with the reflector an at least two directors, and a second position, in which the driver out of phase with a reflector and at least two directors.