In another embodiment, a plurality of access points, as well as a plurality of clients, are each configured with adaptive antenna systems, to provide multiple radiation modes on both ends of the communication links established in the network. The algorithm resident in the network controller is tasked to control all adaptive antenna systems in the network, with the goal being to increase SINR in the receive ports of all access points in the system by selecting radiation modes that couple least from one access point to adjacent access point as communication links are established between access points and clients. The adaptive antenna systems on the client devices provide an additional parameter to adjust during the optimization process.

In yet another embodiment, a plurality of access points are fielded in a communication system, with a plurality of these access points containing adaptive antenna systems, with at least two access points adjacent to each other operating on the same channel. The algorithm resident in the network controller operates in the same fashion as previously described, with the end result being improved SINR in the receive ports of all access points in the system by selecting radiation modes that the couple least from one access point to adjacent access point as communication links are established between access points and clients.