A hybrid wireless network system is disclosed. The hybrid wireless network
system includes an antenna array, an analog subsystem, and a digital
subsystem. The antenna array at least includes two antenna elements. In
the case of using multiple antenna elements to extend link range and
coverage, a coarse-fine method is included for antenna elements
selection. The analog subsystem calculates a difference signal and a sum
signal based on the two RF signals. The analog subsystem includes step
leveling devices. The digital subsystem estimates a direction-of-arrival
(DOA) based on the sum signal and the difference signal. The
step-leveling devices receive weights from the digital subsystem, in form
of a feedback control, to apply the weights on the two RF signals
respectively. The digital subsystem repetitively calculates new weights
to update a beam pattern formed by the two RF signals until the DOA
approaches null.