Articles by Iain Jewitt
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.
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.
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.
13 best WiFi analyzer apps for 2026
Discover the best WiFi analyzer app for your network. Compare 13 top diagnostic tools including Purple NetForge for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.
Enterprise WiFi setup: network design and security guide
Master enterprise WiFi setup with RF survey best practices, VLAN segmentation, zero trust 802.1X EAP-TLS, Passpoint roaming, and cloud guest WiFi security.
A modern guide to managing devices with WiFi
Learn how to securely manage, authenticate, and segment devices with WiFi across enterprise networks. Explore Passpoint, OpenRoaming, and iPSK solutions.
WiFi signal strength (dBm) guide: quality chart and fixes
Understand WiFi signal strength in dBm with our quality chart (-30 to -90 dBm). Learn how to measure RSSI, eliminate dead zones, and optimize venue coverage.
Network design guide: capacity planning, zero trust, and business ROI
Learn how to design an enterprise wireless network that delivers business value. Plan AP density, model bandwidth, configure zero-trust VLANs, and maximize ROI.
WiFi channel scanning to eliminate network interference
Learn how to run a WiFi channel scan to diagnose interference, select non-overlapping channels, and optimize enterprise network performance.
WiFi Protected Setup: Security risks and enterprise alternatives
Learn about WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) security vulnerabilities, brute-force exploits, and how to transition to secure enterprise WiFi authentication.
What is my WiFi security type and how to upgrade it
Find your WiFi security type (WEP, WPA2, or WPA3) on Windows, Mac, iOS, & Android. Learn how to upgrade home or enterprise networks to 802.1X enterprise protection.
The enterprise guide to IP SIP phone systems
Learn how IP SIP phone systems work, SIP vs RTP protocol signaling, QoS voice packet prioritization, and zero-trust 802.1X security for enterprise networks.
Discover the advantages of a wired network: 8 benefits for your venue
Explore 8 key advantages of a wired network for venues: 10Gbps Cat6A backhaul, 802.3bt PoE budgets, 802.1X switch port security, and 99.999% uptime.
Business leased lines: guide to speeds, SLAs & costs
Explore business leased lines: compare symmetrical speeds, 99.99% SLA guarantees, cost factors, and how dedicated backhaul supports venue WiFi.
Outdoor access point deployment guide: IP ratings, PoE & venue WiFi (2026)
Learn how to select, deploy, and secure outdoor access points. Compare IP67 ratings, high-gain antennas, PoE budgets, and enterprise WiFi coverage ranges.
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The death of the captive portal: why Apple, Google, and Samsung are phasing out legacy guest WiFi
Learn why Apple, Google, and Samsung are phasing out legacy captive portals. Explore Passpoint, RFC 8908 APIs, and friction-free guest WiFi authentication.
The end of the captive portal: Passpoint & guest WiFi future
Explore why legacy captive portals are giving way to Passpoint, OpenRoaming, and app-based onboarding for seamless, encrypted guest and enterprise WiFi.
Do extra SSIDs slow down WiFi? Airtime overhead & beacon myth
Discover the truth about broadcasting multiple SSIDs on enterprise WiFi. Learn beacon frame overhead math, 802.11 management limits, and dynamic VLAN alternatives.