IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
Business leased lines: guide to speeds, SLAs & costs
Explore business leased lines: compare symmetrical speeds, 99.99% SLA guarantees, cost factors, and how dedicated backhaul supports venue WiFi.
Outdoor access point deployment guide: IP ratings, PoE & venue WiFi (2026)
Learn how to select, deploy, and secure outdoor access points. Compare IP67 ratings, high-gain antennas, PoE budgets, and enterprise WiFi coverage ranges.
Boost Warehouse Performance with WiFi
Discover how wifi for warehouses delivers reliable coverage, scalable capacity, and real-time insights to boost productivity and reduce downtime.
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The 10-Day Window: Why proactive DNS filtering is your best defence against modern threats
For the modern IT department, Guest WiFi has evolved from a luxury perk into a fundamental utility. Much like power or HVAC, it is a service that customers, visitors, and contractors simply expect to work seamlessly the moment they enter a building. However, from a security standpoint, this utility creates a massive, unmanaged attack surface.
What is bandwidth management: techniques, QoS, and guest WiFi guide
Learn how bandwidth management, QoS rules, and traffic shaping eliminate network congestion and optimise guest WiFi performance for businesses.
How to manage bandwidth on your guest WiFi
Learn how to manage guest WiFi bandwidth, configure per-user rate limits, set up paid tiers, and prevent congestion with enterprise traffic shaping.
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What is OpenRoaming
Learn how WBA OpenRoaming enables automatic, passwordless WiFi access across venues using Passpoint 802.1X security. Read the enterprise guide.
MAC address randomization vs Device MAC explained
Learn how MAC address randomization on iOS 18 and Android 15 works, key differences between Device MAC and Randomized MAC, and fixes for guest WiFi analytics.
What is WiFi 5 (802.11ac)? Specs, Speed & Upgrade Guide
Discover what WiFi 5 (802.11ac) is, how 5 GHz speeds & MU-MIMO work, Wave 1 vs Wave 2 differences, and how to upgrade enterprise networks.
What is a network switch: types, Layer 2 vs 3, and WiFi guide
Discover what a network switch is, how managed vs unmanaged and Layer 2 vs 3 switches work, and how to integrate switches with enterprise WiFi.
What is WiFi?
WiFi 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
Passpoint WiFi
Learn how Passpoint WiFi (Hotspot 2.0) automates secure guest WiFi onboarding, replaces open networks with WPA3-Enterprise, and enables seamless cellular offloading.
What is MU-MIMO? How multi-user WiFi boosts speed (2026)
Discover how MU-MIMO technology allows wireless access points to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously, eliminating WiFi congestion in busy venues.
What is a metropolitan area network (MAN)? key features & setup
Learn what a metropolitan area network (MAN) is, how it connects enterprise venues across a city, key topologies, fibre integration, and security best practices.
What is a personal area network (PAN)? Standards & architecture
Explore personal area network (PAN) architecture: compare Bluetooth 5.4, Zigbee, and WiFi Direct, evaluate 10m range thresholds, and secure enterprise IoT devices.
What is a good WiFi speed? 2026 benchmark guide
Learn what constitutes a good WiFi speed for businesses, guest networks, and high-density venues, plus how to manage bandwidth and prevent congestion.
What is WiFi 6 (802.11ax)? Speeds, OFDMA, and deployment guide
Explore WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) features: OFDMA subcarriers, 1024-QAM speeds up to 9.6 Gbps, MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time, and enterprise AP capacity planning.
Why does my WiFi disconnect? Network troubleshooting guide
Diagnose and fix dropped WiFi connections. Troubleshoot sticky client roaming, DHCP lease limits, RF interference, and captive portal timeouts with Purple.
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Go deeper with our WiFi guides
These step-by-step guides cover the topics behind the articles above, from setup to security and analytics.