IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
Different Types of Internet Connection: Business Guide
Explore different types of internet connection, from fiber 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, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Network and wireless security guide: enterprise WPA3 & 802.1X
Master enterprise network and wireless security: 802.1X authentication, WPA3 Enterprise, Cloud RADIUS, Zero Trust segmentation, and captive portal protection.
Master the type of security for WiFi: Choose and implement the right protections
Compare WiFi security protocols from WEP to WPA3-Enterprise. Learn how 802.1X, SAE, OWE, and Cloud RADIUS protect business networks against cyber threats.
The difference between IPv6 and IPv4 for enterprise networks
Compare IPv6 vs IPv4 addressing, NAT elimination, mandatory IPSec encryption, SLAAC onboarding, and dual-stack enterprise WiFi migration strategies.
Your guide to setting up Meraki wireless access points
Step-by-step guide to configuring Cisco Meraki wireless access points. Set up SSIDs, Cloud RADIUS, custom splash pages, Passpoint, and 802.1X security.
Single sign-on benefits: Boost Security, Productivity, and IT Efficiency
Discover the single sign-on benefits that help teams secure access, cut IT costs, and boost productivity.
What is a RADIUS server and how does it work? Enterprise guide
Learn how a RADIUS server authenticates users, enforces authorization, and logs accounting (AAA). Compare on-premise RADIUS vs Cloud RADIUS for enterprise WiFi.
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Go deeper with our WiFi guides
These step-by-step guides cover the topics behind the articles above, from setup to security and analytics.