IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
10 Must-Know sd wan use cases for 2026
Discover the best sd wan use cases for 2026. Explore examples from retail to healthcare, plus benefits, challenges, & implementation tips.
Routers in networks: core concepts and security
Understand how routers operate in enterprise networks. Explore WAN throughput, routing protocols, VLAN segmentation, and guest WiFi traffic steering.
SD WAN Management: A Practical Explainer for 2026
Master SD WAN management: explore orchestration, policy automation, dynamic traffic steering, and zero trust WiFi integration for enterprise branch sites.
What is a wireless local area network (WLAN)?
Learn what a wireless local area network (WLAN) is, how it differs from WiFi, IEEE 802.11 standards, zero-trust VLAN security, and enterprise AP sizing.
Difference Between LAN and WAN A Guide for 2026
Compare LAN and WAN architectures: examine speed, latency, hardware, and cost, and discover how SD-WAN and guest WiFi optimize multi-site venues.
Different types of internet connection: 2026 business guide
Compare business internet connection types: evaluate DIA leased lines, FTTP fiber, 5G FWA, and satellite for reliable guest WiFi and enterprise backhaul.
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
Select the right external WiFi antenna. Calculate dBi gain, cable attenuation, EIRP compliance, and eliminate client link asymmetry across your venue.
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 enterprise WiFi scanning: learn RF channel mapping, spectrum analysis, signal strength heatmaps, and rogue AP detection to optimize network health.
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
Learn enterprise network and wireless security: 802.1X authentication, WPA3 Enterprise, Cloud RADIUS, rogue AP mitigation, and Zero Trust WiFi segmentation.
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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.