The Purple Blog
Insights, tips, and news about guest WiFi, analytics, marketing automation, and venue technology.
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.
Different Types of Internet Connection: Business Guide
Explore different types of internet connection, from fibre to 5G. Choose the right service for your business for secure, high-performance WiFi.
Unlock Performance: Best Access Points Guide
Choose the best access points for your business with our vendor-neutral guide. Compare architectures, features, and security for hospitality, retail, & more.
WiFi in hospitals: healthcare security, NHS compliance & RTLS
Learn how hospital WiFi networks balance patient experience, clinical EMR security, NHS compliance, and real-time asset tracking across healthcare facilities.
Your Guide to Enterprise In Car Wi Fi Solutions
Learn how enterprise in car wi fi transforms fleet operations. Our guide covers secure deployment, passwordless access, and proving ROI for your business.
Your Guide to a Wireless Access Point Ruckus
Set up and optimize your wireless access point Ruckus. This guide covers planning, Purple integration, and enterprise security for peak performance.
External antenna wifi: Boost WiFi: External Antenna Solution
Boost business connectivity with our guide to external antenna WiFi. Choose, install, and optimize antennas for superior enterprise network performance.
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.
Network access control solutions: 2026 enterprise guide
Compare top enterprise network access control (NAC) solutions. Learn how cloud RADIUS, 802.1X, and zero-trust policies secure enterprise WiFi.
What is a wireless connection? 2026 WiFi and network guide
Learn how a wireless connection works, key differences between WiFi, Bluetooth, and 5G, and how businesses secure enterprise wireless networks.
Your professional guide to a flawless WiFi scan
Master professional WiFi scanning. Compare native OS commands, mobile analyzers, and RF survey tools to detect rogue APs, eliminate interference, and boost venue performance.
How to connect to WiFi securely and seamlessly
Discover how to connect to WiFi securely across guest, staff, and IoT networks. Compare captive portals, 802.1X, and passwordless Passpoint roaming.
Is your router with WPS a security risk?
Uncover the security risks of WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), learn why WPS PIN brute-force attacks succeed, and discover secure enterprise WiFi alternatives.
WiFi extender vs repeater: 2026 speed and security comparison
Compare WiFi extenders vs repeaters: discover why single-radio repeaters slash bandwidth by 50% while dual-band extenders preserve speed and enterprise security.
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