Documentation for iOS Airport Utility?

Hi all,
I installed the Airport Utility app Apple released on 15 October for the iOS devices. I'd like to find some documentation or support on how a user works it and what all the symbols mean. I checked the iTunes store and support pages but did not find anything.
I would expect operation and symbols would be similar to the Airport Utility for OSX, but would like to be sure. For example, I have green dots next to each of my devices (AirPort Extreme and 3 Airport Expresses). I assume that means the connections are good? But what are the white lines connecting each device? One is solid, and two others are dashed. Is this a visual representation of the signal strength?
Would appreciate it if anyone could point me to some instructions or user guide.
Thanks.

Found some answers online. Dashed lines mean a wireless connection, and a solid line means a wired connection. The green, amber and red lights indicate if there are problems with the device. Signal strength and other details can be seen by tapping each component.

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