The node list will list all participating AP nodes in the mesh network with their respective types (either root node or mesh node), hops count, and corresponding neighbor nodes.

The list of isolated nodes shows the nodes that have lost connection to other nodes in the mesh network which may be caused by power disruption or change from surrounding environment. Users are encouraged to do a physical check on mesh AP placement for further verification.

The mesh tools enclose 3 available useful tools including ping, traceroute, and throughput to let users easily verify mesh link effectiveness between participating AP nodes in the mesh network.

Ping: This tool can be used to check the reachability from one node to another in a mesh network.

Traceroute: This tool can be used to check the hop count and reachability from one node to another in a mesh network.

Throughput: This tool can be used to measure the throughput from one node to another in a mesh network.

For WLAN coverage extension for which a wired connection is hard to reach, the EWS controller switch exploits the mesh feature from EnSky AP to extend WLAN connectivity for those areas. A mesh network allows managed APs to connect directly to a switch or connect over wireless links dynamically and non-hierarchically to other managed AP nodes and cooperate with one another to efficiently route data.