IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
WiFi from Anywhere: The Enterprise Guide to Seamless Access
Learn what 'WiFi from anywhere' truly means for enterprises. A guide to Passpoint, OpenRoaming, and identity-based networking for secure, seamless connectivity.
Dedicated Internet Access: Your 2026 Business Guide
Explore dedicated internet access (DIA): compare uncontended bandwidth, 99.999% SLAs, symmetrical speeds, and resilient enterprise network architectures.
How to Improve WiFi Security: An Enterprise Guide for 2026
Learn how to improve enterprise WiFi security: deploy WPA3, 802.1X RADIUS, VLAN segmentation, and zero trust posture controls across commercial venues.
Cisco Wireless APs: 2026 Guide to Products & Deployment
Explore Cisco wireless AP solutions. Compare Catalyst 9100 and Meraki APs, calculate PoE power budgets, and deploy secure enterprise guest WiFi.
10 best network access control (NAC) solutions for 2026
Compare the top 10 network access control (NAC) solutions for 2026. Evaluate cloud RADIUS, 802.1X, IoT profiling, Zero Trust, and enterprise architectures.
Protocols for IoT: A Practical Enterprise Guide 2026
Explore the essential protocols for IoT. This guide compares MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, and more, focusing on enterprise security, identity, and integration.
What Is Network Access Control (NAC)?
Learn what network access control (NAC) is, its core components, 802.1X RADIUS, and dynamic VLAN policy. An enterprise guide for Zero Trust networks.
Access points wireless: deploy and manage WiFi
Plan, deploy, and manage enterprise WiFi using wireless access points. Focus on capacity, security, and seamless user experience across venues.
Single sign-on: SSO and enterprise WiFi guide
Understand single sign-on (SSO) for enterprise WiFi. Compare SAML, OIDC, and 802.1X EAP-TLS with cloud RADIUS, Entra ID, and zero-trust conditional access.
What Is MAC Address Filtering? Why It's Obsolete for 2026
Understand why MAC address filtering is obsolete against MAC spoofing and randomization. Compare 802.1X, WPA3-Enterprise, and dynamic iPSK solutions.
Distance for WiFi: A Realistic US Guide for 2026
Understand real WiFi distance and indoor range. Calculate attenuation from walls and obstructions, compare 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz, and eliminate dead zones.
Setting up WiFi for business: Architecture and security guide
Learn how to set up business WiFi: plan AP density, segment guest and staff VLANs, eliminate shared passwords with 802.1X, and integrate hardware.
How a WiFi assistant Enables Passwordless Access in 2026
Discover how a WiFi assistant uses Passpoint and OpenRoaming to deliver passwordless, zero-trust access for enterprise venues and guest networks.
Explain what an audit trail is for IT Security in 2026
Discover what an audit trail is, its importance for security, compliance, and troubleshooting in 2026. Learn with examples for enterprise WiFi and network access.
Office WiFi: Optimize Your Modern Office WiFi Network
Plan and optimize high-density office WiFi: calculate AP capacity, configure VLAN isolation, and secure corporate and guest access with zero trust.
WiFi Frequencies: A Guide to WiFi Frequencies in 2026
Optimize your US enterprise network. Our 2026 guide explains 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands and interference to help you manage WiFi frequencies effectively.
SD WAN vs MPLS: The 2026 Enterprise Network Guide
Compare SD-WAN and MPLS on cost, latency, and cloud performance. Discover how hybrid WAN architectures cut circuit costs and offload venue WiFi traffic.
A Guide to 6 GHz WiFi Deployment in 2026
Unlock faster speeds and lower latency with 6 GHz WiFi. Our 2026 guide explains WiFi 6E/7, FCC regulations, and enterprise deployment with Purple.
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