IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
A Practical Guide to Leased Line Business Connectivity
Explore our guide to the leased line business model. Learn how dedicated internet boosts reliability, outperforms broadband, and secures your operations.
Your Guide to Deploying an Outdoor Access Point
Learn how to select, deploy, and manage an outdoor access point. This complete guide covers everything you need for robust and secure outdoor Wi-Fi.
What is Bandwidth Management?
Bandwidth management is a process to optimise and distribute a network's internet bandwidth. This helps businesses allocate bandwidth to important operations
MAC Randomisation Concerns
Disruption of Device Tracking Without MAC randomisation, individual devices will broadcast a single unique MAC address which can be monitored and allow business
MAC Randomisation in Public and Enterprise Networks
Public Wi-Fi and iOS 18 For businesses and IT teams, a notable change in the iOS 18 update is the implementation of MAC address randomisation.
Bandwidth Management Tips
Bandwidth Usage in Guest Networks Streaming, social media, and browsing are common activities on guest WiFi networks. Some guests also use bandwidth to download
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What is OpenRoaming?
OpenRoaming allows automatic WiFi connections across different networks. It allows guests to stay connected at places like shopping malls, airports, and large
MAC Randomisation 101
What is MAC Randomisation? A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to a device's network interface. MAC addresses generally remain constant and allow
WiFi Security
Why Is Wi-Fi Security So Critical for Your Wireless Network? Your wireless network is the gateway to your business's online network. With increasing reliance on
What is MU-MIMO?
MU-MIMO stands for Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output. This technology is a significant leap in Wi-Fi networking, allowing multiple devices to communicate
Passpoint WiFi
What is Passpoint WiFi? Passpoint is designed to streamline network access and improve the security of public Wi-Fi by allowing users to automatically connect
What Is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?
A PAN is a network that connects electronic devices within a short range, typically around an individual person's workspace. This network is designed to facilitate
What is a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)?
A WLAN is a network that allows devices to connect and communicate wirelessly. Contrary to popular belief, WLAN and Wi-Fi are not all the same, although they
What is Wifi 6 (802.11ax)?
802.11ax is also known as Wi-Fi 6. It's one of the latest leaps in Wi-Fi technology, promising faster, more efficient, and more reliable wireless networks.
What is a Campus Area Network (CAN)?
A Campus Area Network (CAN) is a network designed specifically to meet the needs of an extensive area like a university, corporate IT park, or hospital complex.
What is WiFi?
Wi-Fi 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
What is Hotspot 2.0?
Hotspot 2.0 is a standard for public Wi-Fi access. It's a technology leap aimed at simplifying and securing Wi-Fi connectivity in public spaces. Imagine walking
What is a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) are extensive networks that fill the gap between local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
