IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
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.
What is bandwidth management: techniques, QoS, and guest WiFi guide
Learn how bandwidth management, QoS rules, and traffic shaping eliminate network congestion and optimize guest WiFi performance for businesses.
How to manage bandwidth on your guest WiFi
Learn how to optimize guest WiFi bandwidth allocation, prevent network congestion, set per-user rate limits, and offer tiered WiFi access with Purple.
MAC address randomization vs Device MAC explained
Learn how MAC address randomization on iOS 18 and Android 15 works, key differences between Device MAC and Randomized MAC, and fixes for guest WiFi analytics.
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What is OpenRoaming
Learn how WBA OpenRoaming enables automatic, passwordless WiFi access across venues using Passpoint 802.1X security. Read the enterprise guide.
What is a personal area network (PAN)? Types and 2026 guide | Purple
Explore personal area network architectures, WPAN transmission ranges, IEEE 802.15 standards, and enterprise IoT security controls across modern venues.
What is a network switch: types, Layer 2 vs 3, and WiFi guide
Discover what a network switch is, how managed vs unmanaged and Layer 2 vs 3 switches work, and how to integrate switches with enterprise WiFi.
What Is a Wireless Network and How Does It Work?
Explore enterprise wireless networks 101. Learn RF spectrum design across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz, WPAN/WLAN/WWAN categories, WPA3 security, and Cloud RADIUS.
What is WiFi 6 (802.11ax)? OFDMA, speeds & enterprise guide
Master WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) fundamentals: explore OFDMA resource units, 1024-QAM speeds up to 9.6 Gbps, 8x8 MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time, and venue AP planning.
What is a Campus Area Network (CAN)?
Learn what a campus area network (CAN) is, how CAN architecture connects multi-building venues, and how to secure campus WiFi and 802.1X access.
What is a good WiFi speed? 2026 benchmark guide
Learn what constitutes a good WiFi speed for businesses, guest networks, and high-density venues, plus how to manage bandwidth and prevent congestion.
What is WiFi 5 (802.11ac)? Specs, Speed & Upgrade Guide
Discover what WiFi 5 (802.11ac) is, how 5 GHz speeds & MU-MIMO work, Wave 1 vs Wave 2 differences, and how to upgrade enterprise networks.
WiFi Security
Why Is WiFi Security So Critical for Your Wireless Network? Your wireless network is the gateway to your business's online network. With increasing reliance on
What is a metropolitan area network (MAN)? key features & setup
Learn what a metropolitan area network (MAN) is, how it connects enterprise venues across a city, key topologies, fiber integration, and security best practices.
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
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.
What is Hotspot 2.0 (Passpoint)?
Discover how Hotspot 2.0 and Passpoint enable encrypted, zero-touch WiFi roaming and carrier offload across enterprise access points.
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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.