IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
Business Internet Connections: A Practical Guide
Compare business internet connections — fibre, leased line, 5G, SD-WAN — and learn how to pick the right option for resilience, cost, and Wi-Fi design.
Cloud RADIUS Server Explained: A Practical Guide
Learn what a cloud RADIUS server is, how it compares to on-premises, and how to deploy it for enterprise WiFi with Entra ID, Okta, and certificate auth.
Business Wireless Access Points: A Practical Buyer's Guide
Choosing business wireless access points made simple. Compare WiFi 6/6E/7 features, PoE, MU-MIMO, security, and identity platforms like Purple.
SSO Explained: Enterprise Identity and Passwordless WiFi
SSO explained through federation standards, enterprise security trade-offs, and practical examples with Purple passwordless WiFi and Entra ID.
How to Enable Single Sign On
Learn how to enable single sign-on for staff networks, with clear steps for SAML, OIDC and certificate auth across Entra ID and Okta.
Hotel WiFi Security: A Practical Guide for Operators
Hotel WiFi security guide for hospitality operators: network design, PMS isolation, guest VLAN segmentation, rogue AP defense, and compliance.
Revocation List Certificate: A Practical WiFi Guide
Learn what a revocation list certificate is, how CRLs work for enterprise WiFi, and how Purple handles certificate revocation and secure identity-based access.
Secure Guest WiFi Setup for Modern Venues
Master secure guest WiFi setup for modern venues: VLAN segmentation, client isolation, captive portal onboarding, Passpoint, and GDPR compliance.
Rogue Access Point Detection: An Enterprise Playbook
A complete guide to rogue access point detection. Learn how to find, validate, and remove unauthorised WiFi threats in your enterprise or venue network.
Network Access Control Benefits: A Practical UK Guide
Explore network access control benefits for UK organisations, from segmentation and posture checks to identity-based access, compliance and measurable ROI.
WiFi Authentication Problem Fix Guide That Works
Diagnose and resolve WiFi authentication errors across captive portals, RADIUS, and 802.1X. Identify root causes and ensure seamless access with Purple.
How to Implement Zero Trust Without Disrupting Operations
Learn how to implement zero trust step by step, from identity and segmentation to WiFi and directory integration, with a practical enterprise checklist.
Secure Internet Portal Explained for Modern Venues
What is a secure internet portal and how does it replace captive portals? Learn authentication, encryption and deployment for venues.
Downtime Reduction: A Practical Enterprise Playbook
Reduce network downtime: diagnose root causes, design resilient architectures, automate failover, and protect authentication with this enterprise playbook.
Onboarding Automation for Networks: A Practical Guide
Automate enterprise WiFi and network onboarding for staff, guests, and IoT. Compare 802.1X, Passpoint, dynamic PSK, and MDM zero-trust workflows.
Passpoint WiFi Setup: The Complete Enterprise Guide
Configure Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) WiFi for Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Mist, and UniFi. Step-by-step 802.11u ANQP, RADIUS, and OpenRoaming setup.
Passwordless Authentication Benefits for Modern WiFi
Discover the key passwordless authentication benefits for WiFi and networks, from stronger security and zero-trust posture to faster onboarding and lower IT
Entra ID WiFi Authentication: A Practical Setup Guide
Set up Microsoft Entra ID WiFi authentication with EAP-TLS, Intune SCEP certificates, and Cloud RADIUS. Secure staff access with zero-trust dynamic VLANs.
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