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What is a good WiFi speed? 2026 benchmark guide

What is a good WiFi speed? 2026 benchmark guide

Find out what makes a good WiFi speed in Mbps for guests, staff, and enterprise venues. Calculate bandwidth requirements and concurrent user capacity.

29 November 2023
What Is a Wireless Network and How Does It Work?

What Is a Wireless Network and How Does It Work?

Explore wireless networks 101: compare WLAN, WWAN, WPAN & WMAN types, master RF design across 2.4/5/6 GHz, and deploy enterprise WiFi with Purple.

29 November 2023
Why does my WiFi disconnect? Network troubleshooting guide

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.

29 November 2023
What is 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

29 November 2023
What is a personal area network (PAN)? Standards & architecture

What is a personal area network (PAN)? Standards & architecture

Explore personal area network (PAN) architecture: compare Bluetooth 5.4, Zigbee, and WiFi Direct, evaluate 30 foot range thresholds, and secure enterprise IoT devices.

29 November 2023
What is MU-MIMO? How multi-user WiFi boosts speed (2026)

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.

29 November 2023
Passpoint WiFi

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.

29 November 2023
What is WiFi 5 (802.11ac)? Specs, Speed & Upgrade Guide

What is WiFi 5 (802.11ac)? Specs, Speed & Upgrade Guide

Discover what WiFi 5 (802.11ac) is, how 5 GHz speeds and MU-MIMO work, Wave 1 vs Wave 2 differences, and how to upgrade enterprise networks.

29 November 2023
What is WiFi 6 (802.11ax)? Speeds, OFDMA, and deployment guide

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.

29 November 2023
Supermarket WiFi setup & retail analytics guide

Supermarket WiFi setup & retail analytics guide

Discover how to set up high - performance guest WiFi in supermarkets to capture shopper contact data, analyze store foot traffic, and protect POS systems.

28 October 2023
On-board train WiFi: Rail fleet connectivity guide

On-board train WiFi: Rail fleet connectivity guide

Discover how on-board train WiFi works. Explore EN50155 rolling stock APs, multi-carrier 5G and satellite backhaul, Passpoint security, and passenger analytics.

28 October 2023
College WiFi design: 2026 campus network and 802.1X guide

College WiFi design: 2026 campus network and 802.1X guide

Learn how to design, secure, and manage high-density college WiFi networks. Cover 802.1X, campus-wide coverage, dorm WiFi, and location analytics.

28 October 2023
High-density WiFi design for public venues: AP planning guide

High-density WiFi design for public venues: AP planning guide

Calculate required access points, airtime capacity, and channel plans for high-density venue WiFi. Model client contention and bandwidth demands.

28 October 2023
Smart access points and intelligent WiFi: enterprise guide

Smart access points and intelligent WiFi: enterprise guide

Discover how smart access points and intelligent WiFi deliver automated RF tuning, cloud management, client density scaling, and location analytics for venues.

28 October 2023
WiFi on the menu: complete guide to restaurant WiFi

WiFi on the menu: complete guide to restaurant WiFi

Deploy secure restaurant guest WiFi: isolate POS payments, capture diner marketing data, and drive repeat visits with automated review invitations.

28 October 2023
University WiFi 101: campus wireless design & security guide

University WiFi 101: campus wireless design & security guide

Design high-density campus WiFi networks. Compare eduroam, PPSK, and captive portals across lecture halls, dorms, and outdoor quads with Purple.

28 October 2023
Healthcare WiFi Design: Hospital Networks, Security & Guest Analytics

Healthcare WiFi Design: Hospital Networks, Security & Guest Analytics

Learn how to design secure hospital WiFi networks with WPA3 Enterprise, HIPAA compliance, patient guest portals, asset RTLS, and location analytics.

28 October 2023
Business WiFi costs & ROI: 2026 enterprise pricing guide

Business WiFi costs & ROI: 2026 enterprise pricing guide

Compare business WiFi costs across hardware, cabling, cloud licensing, and captive portal software. Calculate network ROI and cost per user for your venue.

28 October 2023