IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
WAN as a Service: Cloud-Native Networking Explained
Discover WAN as a Service: a cloud-native networking solution. Understand its architecture, security benefits, and support for modern organizations.
What is WiFi Direct? A Guide for Modern Venues
What is WiFi Direct and how does it work? Discover its uses, security, and how it compares to Bluetooth for enterprise and hospitality networks.
Guide to wi fi 6: Next-Gen Wireless Networks
Explore our comprehensive guide to wi fi 6. Learn about OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and deploy faster, more secure wireless for your enterprise or venue.
Access Point Security: Your 2026 Enterprise Guide
A complete guide to access point security. Learn to defend against threats, implement WPA3 and 802.1X, and deploy identity-based WiFi for your enterprise.
What Is a Leased Line? Dedicated Business Internet
What is a leased line? Discover dedicated, symmetrical internet for enterprise apps & guest WiFi, with key SLA & procurement tips.
Why Your Next WiFi Upgrade Doesn’t Require New Hardware
Upgrading your WiFi capacity doesn’t have to mean pulling new cables. See how Purple Shield’s new DNS-level ad blocking speeds up page loads by 3.5x and locks down network security in minutes.
FTTH Fiber to the Home: A Guide for Enterprise in 2026
Explore our guide on FTTH fiber to the home. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it's vital for modern WiFi, security, and seamless guest access.
Access Point Tester Guide: How to Validate Your WiFi
A complete guide for IT admins using an access point tester. Learn to validate WiFi with tests for RSSI, throughput, roaming, and Purple identity features.
WPA WPA2 Enterprise: The Definitive Guide for Businesses
Learn what WPA WPA2 Enterprise is, how it secures your business network over Personal mode, and how to deploy it using RADIUS, EAP, and certificates.
Maximize Your ROI: Benefits Of Wireless Network In 2026
Explore the benefits of wireless network for enterprises in 2026. Discover performance, zero-trust security, ROI, & how identity-based WiFi amplifies value.
Wireless Connection Security: An Enterprise Guide for 2026
Master enterprise wireless connection security. Our guide covers protocols, threats, and best practices for WPA3, Passpoint, and zero-trust WiFi in 2026.
Who Invented WiFi? The Surprising, True Story
Explore the true history of who invented WiFi, key 802.11 standards milestones, and how wireless innovation evolved into high-performance enterprise networks.
Check Ping Cmd: Essential Network Troubleshooting
Check ping cmd - Learn to use the check ping cmd command like a pro. Covers basic syntax, results, & advanced troubleshooting for modern WiFi networks. Master
10 Must-Know sd wan use cases for 2026
Discover the best sd wan use cases for 2026. Explore examples from retail to healthcare, plus benefits, challenges, & implementation tips.
Routers in Networks: Core Concepts & Security Guide
Master routers in networks! Dive into core concepts, enterprise deployment, routing protocols, and security. Discover integration with platforms like Purple.
SD WAN Management: A Practical Explainer for 2026
Master SD WAN management with this practical explainer. Learn about orchestration, controllers, security, and how to unify access with identity-based WiFi.
What is a wireless local area network (WLAN)?
Learn what a wireless local area network (WLAN) is, how it differs from WiFi, IEEE 802.11 standards, zero-trust VLAN security, and enterprise AP sizing.
Difference Between LAN and WAN A Guide for 2026
Explore the critical difference between LAN and WAN for enterprise networks. Our guide covers performance, security, cost, and modern WiFi authentication.
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