Skip to main content
English (UK)

Technical WiFi guides

Deep, expert-led technical guides on guest WiFi, analytics, captive portals, and venue technology.

Ready to move from research to rollout? See how Purple's captive portal software handles branded guest sign-in, analytics, and compliance in one platform.

Network Infrastructure

Network topology mapping guide: building a live device map from CDP, LLDP, and MTR

You will be able to build a network map that stays current by merging CDP and LLDP neighbour tables, MTR path hops and a LAN subnet sweep. You can then check the map for accuracy, fix common discovery faults and decide whether a free, paid or discovery-driven mapper fits your estate.

15 mins read4k words
Network Infrastructure

Network device management guide: SNMP, TFTP, and syslog without a full NMS

You will be able to manage a small switch and router estate with SNMP polling, TFTP config backups and a syslog and trap receiver run from one management host. You can also decide when that lightweight setup is enough, and when continuous monitoring, trend history or multi-site scale justify a full NMS.

14 mins read3k words

Got questions about your specific setup?

Our team works with venue operators, IT managers, and network engineers across 80,000 venues. Book a 20-minute call and we will show you how others like you solved it.

Speak to an expert