Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to variable antenna patterns. A method comprises determining respective locations of a plurality of candidate client stations to be communicated with an access point (AP); assigning the plurality of candidate client stations to at least one of a plurality of predetermined station groups based on the determined respective locations, the plurality of station groups being associated with a plurality of antenna patterns supported by the AP, respectively, and the plurality of antenna patterns providing respective radiation coverage areas; in accordance with a determination that at least one target client station is selected from the plurality of candidate client stations for communication, determining a target antenna pattern associated with a target station group to which the at least one target client station is assigned; and causing the AP to communicate with the at least one target client station using the target antenna pattern.