IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.

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



