Articles by Gavin Wheeldon
Your Guide to Camping with WiFi for Operators
Transform your campground with our guide to camping with WiFi. Learn to design, deploy, and monetize a network that boosts revenue and guest satisfaction.
The core SD WAN benefits for modern businesses
Discover how SD-WAN lowers WAN costs by up to 50%, improves application performance, and secures multi-site venue networks with Purple.
What is a wireless access point: WAP definition, types, and enterprise guide
Understand how wireless access points (WAPs) work, the differences between WAPs and routers, PoE switch budgeting, and enterprise multi-SSID security.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) guide: enterprise WiFi security
Discover how Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) replaces legacy VPNs and shared WiFi passwords with 802.1X, Cloud RADIUS, and least-privilege security.
Your professional guide to a flawless WiFi scan
Master enterprise WiFi scanning: learn RF channel mapping, spectrum analysis, signal strength heatmaps, and rogue AP detection to optimize network health.
Network and wireless security guide: enterprise WPA3 & 802.1X
Learn enterprise network and wireless security: 802.1X authentication, WPA3 Enterprise, Cloud RADIUS, rogue AP mitigation, and Zero Trust WiFi segmentation.
The difference between IPv6 and IPv4 for enterprise networks
Compare IPv6 vs IPv4 addressing, NAT elimination, mandatory IPSec encryption, SLAAC onboarding, and dual-stack enterprise WiFi migration strategies.
Student WiFi guide: fast, secure accommodation & campus access
Plan student accommodation WiFi. Calculate PBSA AP density, private PSK device isolation, bandwidth QoS, and Eduroam integration for campus living.
Single sign on benefits: Boost Security, Productivity, and IT Efficiency
Discover the single sign on benefits that help teams secure access, cut IT costs, and boost productivity.
What is a RADIUS server and how does it work? Enterprise guide
Learn how a RADIUS server authenticates users, enforces authorization, and logs accounting (AAA). Compare on-premise RADIUS vs Cloud RADIUS for enterprise WiFi.
What is a WiFi connector and how does it work?
Discover what a WiFi connector is, how cloud connectors enable 802.1X authentication, passwordless WiFi access, and OpenRoaming security.
How many devices connect to the internet in 2026?
Explore 2026 internet-connected device statistics. Calculate venue IoT density, access point capacity, and enterprise WiFi network requirements.
A Hotelier Guide to PMS Integrations, Hotel WiFi & ROI (2026)
Discover how connecting your hotel Property Management System (PMS) to Guest WiFi boosts guest satisfaction, automates check-in, and drives hotel revenue.
A complete guide to making your WiFi secure
Learn how to make WiFi secure with WPA3 encryption, 802.1X digital certificates, RADIUS identity controls, and zero-trust network segmentation.
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Purple Unified Accounts remove guest WiFi friction
Discover how Purple Unified Accounts eliminate guest WiFi captive portal forms with SSO, boost marketing opt-in rates by 20%+, and automate GDPR DSAR compliance.
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Guest WiFi strategy: captive portals vs OpenRoaming guide
Explore the modern Guest WiFi strategy guide. Compare captive portal first-party data capture with seamless Passpoint and OpenRoaming enterprise connectivity.
Supercharge your sales team: How to spot a superproducer in the wild
Unlock the potential of your sales team with our in-depth guide on identifying superproducers, the game-changers who can leverage AI tools to elevate your sales performance.
What is first-party data? Strategy & venue guide
Learn what first-party data is, why third-party cookies are failing, and how physical venues capture GDPR-compliant customer data using guest WiFi.