The Purple Blog
Insights, tips, and news about guest WiFi, analytics, marketing automation, and venue technology.
Hotel Wifi Not Redirecting to Login Page: Fixes
Diagnose and fix hotel WiFi not redirecting to login pages. Resolve captive portal DNS, HTTPS, and CNA issues, or deploy seamless Passpoint guest access.
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.
7 Alternatives for WiFi: Connectivity Options Compared
Compare 7 alternatives to WiFi: private 5G, Ethernet, satellite, and LiFi for enterprise venues, latency needs, and hybrid architecture.
Retail WiFi Marketing: Identity and ROI
Master retail WiFi marketing with identity-based access, GDPR compliance, and CRM integration to drive footfall, track dwell time, and prove campaign ROI.
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.
How to Prioritize Network Traffic Without Breaking SLAs
Learn how to prioritize network traffic using QoS, DSCP markings, and bandwidth shaping to protect VoIP, payment systems, and SLAs across business venues.
Captive Portal Detection How It Works and How to Test It
Explore how Apple, Android, and Windows detect captive portals via HTTP probes, and learn how RFC 8908 CapPort APIs eliminate redirect friction.
Network Risk Assessment Guide for Enterprise WiFi
Learn how to run an enterprise WiFi network risk assessment. Audit rogue APs, 802.1X security, VLAN isolation, and PCI-DSS compliance risks.
What Is Mobile Device Management and How It Works
Learn what is mobile device management, how MDM works, key features, MDM vs EMM vs UEM and best practices for secure enterprise deployment.
Wi Fi 4
Learn why up to 17% of connections still use WiFi 4 (802.11n). Balance airtime fairness, WPA2 security, and legacy IoT onboarding with Purple iPSK.
Marketing Automation in CRM: Unlock WiFi Data Revenue 2026
Learn how marketing automation in CRM transforms WiFi data into measurable revenue. Boost engagement and sales with smart workflows in 2026.
Guest Satisfaction Metrics That Actually Drive Loyalty
Learn key guest satisfaction metrics from NPS to dwell time, how to measure them with WiFi and CRM data, and turn insights into loyalty.
How to Secure Guest WiFi: A Practical Guide
Learn how to secure guest WiFi with proven steps on encryption, segmentation, authentication, and monitoring. A practical guide for IT teams and venues.
Essex County Council selects Purple to connect 170 sites across the county
Essex County Council has selected Purple to provide connectivity across 170 sites in a seven-year agreement delivered with MLL Telecom.
Single Tenant vs Multi Tenant Architecture for Enterprise IT
Compare single tenant vs multi-tenant network architectures. Evaluate VLAN segmentation, private PSK, compliance isolation, and total cost of ownership.
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