An apparatus, system, and method are generally related to an antenna device that
includes a pass-through interface such as for a USB device. The antenna device
is enclosed in a housing. The pass-through interface includes two ports. The housing
is coupled to the pass-through interface body such that one of the ports is blocked
by a blocking member when the housing is in a first position. The blocking member
prevents impact damage to the blocked port, while also preventing dirt and dust
from collecting. The blocking member is cleared from the opening of the blocked
port when the housing is biased into a second position by inserting a connector.
The blocking member automatically returns to the first position when the connector
is removed from the port. Antenna performance is improved by automatically aligning
the antenna away from the connector, which may otherwise degrade performance.