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Newcastle’s Digital Revolution: How Secure Public WiFi is Driving Inclusion and Economic Growth
26/11/25

Newcastle’s Digital Revolution: How Secure Public WiFi is Driving Inclusion and Economic Growth

Purple is focused on creating a world where connectivity is seamless, secure, and available everywhere. Our recent webinar broke down exactly how the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne is leading this transformation through a landmark public-private partnership.
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WiFi Security
29/11/23
29/11/23

WiFi Security

Why Is Wi-Fi Security So Critical for Your Wireless Network? Your wireless network is the gateway to your business's online network. With increasing reliance on
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What is WiFi 5 (802.11ac)?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is WiFi 5 (802.11ac)?

802.11ac is often referred to as Wi-Fi 5. It's designed to boost internet speed, improve reliability, and extend the range of wireless networks.
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What is Wifi 6 (802.11ax)?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is Wifi 6 (802.11ax)?

802.11ax is also known as Wi-Fi 6. It's one of the latest leaps in Wi-Fi technology, promising faster, more efficient, and more reliable wireless networks.
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Why Does My Wi-Fi Disconnect?
29/11/23
29/11/23

Why Does My Wi-Fi Disconnect?

As a business, having a stable Wi-Fi connection is crucial. You're catering to operational needs and also providing guest access. Understanding why Wi-Fi
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What is WiFi?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is WiFi?

Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) using the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
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What is a Wide-Area Network and How Does it Work?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is a Wide-Area Network and How Does it Work?

A Wide-Area Network (WAN) is an extensive telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area. Unlike a Local Area Network (LAN) that is
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What Is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What Is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

A PAN is a network that connects electronic devices within a short range, typically around an individual person's workspace. This network is designed to facilitate
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What is a Good WiFi Speed?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is a Good WiFi Speed?

What Constitutes a Good Internet Speed for Streaming? When you're running a business that heavily relies on internet streaming, whether for guest entertainment
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Passpoint WiFi
29/11/23
29/11/23

Passpoint WiFi

What is Passpoint WiFI? Passpoint is designed to streamline network access and improve the security of public Wi-Fi by allowing users to automatically connect
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What Is a Network Switch?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What Is a Network Switch?

A network switch acts like the central hub of a Local Area Network (LAN). It's a hardware device that connects multiple computers, printers, servers, and other
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What is MU-MIMO?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is MU-MIMO?

MU-MIMO stands for Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output. This technology is a significant leap in Wi-Fi networking, allowing multiple devices to communicate
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What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) are extensive networks that fill the gap between local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
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What is Hotspot 2.0?
29/11/23
4/12/23

What is Hotspot 2.0?

Hotspot 2.0 is a standard for public Wi-Fi access. It's a technology leap aimed at simplifying and securing Wi-Fi connectivity in public spaces. Imagine walking
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What is a Campus Area Network (CAN)?
29/11/23
29/11/23

What is a Campus Area Network (CAN)?

A Campus Area Network (CAN) is a network designed specifically to meet the needs of an extensive area like a university, corporate campus, or hospital complex.
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WiFi for Companies
28/10/23
28/10/23

WiFi for Companies

The internet has transformed into a parallel universe that coexists with and augments the physical world. WiFi is the bridge connecting the two.  Regardles
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