IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
What is Cached Data?
Cached data, you've definitely heard about it, but do you know what it is? In a world where we are constantly surrounded by technology in one way or another
What is WiFi analytics and why is it important for your business?
Firstly, what is WiFi analytics? WiFi analytics put simply means, to gather customer data through the use of guest WiFi. Guest WiFi is the free WiFi you get in
What does 5G mean for WiFi?
5G is here and it's here to stay, it has already reached 228m global connections, and it's showing no signs of slowing down, despite the global coronavirus
NHS WiFi: A straightforward procedure with Purple
In 2015, Jeremy Hunt declared that all NHS buildings across England would be provided with free WiFi in a bid to improve services and reduce costs. Fast forward
How Do WiFi Extenders Work?
Nowadays, WiFi is more than just a convenient way to connect to the internet - it's an essential tool that we use to remain productive, efficient, and connected
802.1x Authentication for WiFi Networks: The Benefits
As we bring more and more devices join public WiFi networks, concerns around security and user authentication continue to dominate the conversation. This is
The Advantages and Disadvantages of WANs
Do you have a wide area network (WAN) at your company? If you operate globally, you probably do. That's because WANs are powerful business tools.
An Insight into Subnet Masking
Subnet masking explained In a local area network, network devices are connected in close proximity with each other and require logical grouping to work
Using public WiFi, security tips and Passpoint
WiFi access is everywhere. And with millions of public WiFi hotspots there's no excuse for not staying connected. WiFi hotspots are great for when you're out an
How WiFi Has Changed the World
Life before the Internet Despite the fact that many of us experienced life before WiFi, it has become virtually impossible to imagine our personal and working l
BYOD in the workplace
Bring your own device, or BYOD, is a phenomenon allowing personal laptops, tablets and smartphones into the workplace to gain online access and view company
The History of WiFi
Since its inception, WiFi has played an integral role in keeping us connected at home and in public. We've come to expect a standard degree of connectivity
Hotspot 2.0, Passpoint and Next Generation Hotspot
So what is Hotspot 2.0, how does it relate to Passpoint and Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) and - what's all the fuss about? Confused? You'd be forgiven if you we
Does your WiFi hotspot allow access to adult content?
A recent research project by AdaptiveMobile, concluded that over one third of all the UK's Cafes and restaurants had no content filtering in place, meaning that
Repeat after me - Repeaters vs Access Points
For most technically-minded individuals, a trip to a local computer shop is a fairly routine exercise. For others, it may be a less frequent but still