Jussi Kiviniemi and EJ Jackson present Ekahau’s wireless site survey tools

Jussi and EJ demonstrated Ekahau’s wireless LAN tools, with an overview of Ekahau Site Survey capacity planning. Jussi also reveals the Mobile Survey application on Android. EJ demonstrated how to use Ekahau Site Survey and took questions from the audience.

During the session, the Ekahau team gave an in-depth look at the evolution, functionality, and use cases of the Ekahau Site Survey product line. They provided contextual history about how the product grew from a calibration tool for RTLS to a full-fledged Wi-Fi site survey and planning system. The presentation included comparisons to competitive tools like AirMagnet and AirScout, and the participants gave feedback based on extensive hands-on experience in the field. The presenters also showcased the product’s ability to perform planning, active and passive surveys, capacity analysis, and addressed considerations for overlapping and high-density environments, such as multi-floor interference or BYOD impacts.

A major focus was also placed on the newly launched Mobile Survey app for Android, which highlighted a lighter, more portable way to perform onsite troubleshooting and lightweight surveys. This version enabled real-time analysis, active/passive testing from client devices, and even background monitoring features. The app’s ability to reflect end-user experiences—especially by surveying with the actual client devices in use—was emphasized as a powerful advantage. The audience participated actively, posing advanced technical questions about features such as beamforming implications on passive scanning, data merging across surveyors, 802.1X integration, and AP-on-a-stick support. The session highlighted Ekahau’s commitment to usability, scale, and depth in both their software and support for mobile platforms.