Multi-Hop Network Simulator

Multi-Hop Network Simulator

Visualize Routing in Mesh Networks

Multi-Hop Mesh Route Simulator

Explore how wireless mesh nodes relay packets, compare routing algorithms, and test whether a path survives range limits or relay failures.

Try
Set Radio Range to 245 m, Algorithm to Shortest Path, Source A and Destination F, then Toggle selected relay C.
Observe
Recalculate Route adds hops or reports no path after relay C fails; switching to Load Balanced may accept 1 extra hop for higher delivery probability.
Explain
End-to-end success multiplies per-link delivery probabilities, so a 4-hop route with strong links can outperform a 3-hop route containing one weak edge.
Goal
Understand how a packet reaches a destination through relay nodes.
Try
Send a packet, disable a relay, then compare the recalculated route.
Watch
Track hops, distance, latency, alternate paths, and delivery rate.
Reflect
Which design choice gives more resilience: range, density, or smarter routing?

Guided Investigation

  1. Start with Dense Mesh Baseline and send a packet from N0 to N15.
  2. Switch between algorithms to see whether the chosen path optimizes hops, distance, or loaded relays.
  3. Toggle a relay node and use the route comparison to decide whether the mesh has enough backup paths.

Scenario Focus

Dense Mesh Baseline has several possible relays, so the route should survive one moderate relay failure.

Quick Presets
Ready: Dense Mesh Baseline loaded

Route Controls

245m

Topology Snapshot

Range
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Links
Disabled
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Resilience
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Network Map

Active Source or destination Disabled Relay on path Packet
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Hop Count
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Route Distance
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Latency
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Alternate Paths
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Delivery Rate

Path Details

Select a scenario, inspect the route, then send a packet.

Event Log

Route Decision

The selected route will appear here after calculation.

    Route Comparison

    Algorithm Route Signal

    Topology Check

    Question Current Signal Why It Matters