IT & network
Insights, guides, and news from Purple about it & network.
How to change WiFi channel for faster, more reliable internet
Learn how to change WiFi channel on your network to reduce interference and boost performance. A step-by-step guide for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands on any router.
What is my WiFi security type and how to upgrade it
Find your WiFi security type (WEP, WPA2, or WPA3) on Windows, Mac, iOS, & Android. Learn how to upgrade home or enterprise networks to 802.1X enterprise protection.
Best wireless access points for business: Enterprise AP guide
Compare the best business wireless access points in 2026. Evaluate Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Juniper Mist, and Ruckus APs for enterprise WiFi, capacity, and ROI.
Business dedicated internet access costs: 2026 pricing & ROI guide
Compare dedicated internet access costs across 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and 10Gbps circuits. Learn installation fees, SLA tiers, hardware costs, and ROI factors for business broadband.
The best 5GHz WiFi channels for peak network performance
Compare 5GHz WiFi channels across UNII-1, UNII-2 (DFS), and UNII-3. Learn how to select non-overlapping channels and optimize channel width for enterprise venues.
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.
Boost Warehouse Performance with WiFi
Calculate warehouse WiFi AP requirements, RF rack attenuation, AGV roaming thresholds, and industrial IoT coverage for logistics facilities.
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The 10-Day Window: Why proactive DNS filtering is your best defense against modern threats
For the modern IT department, Guest WiFi has evolved from a luxury perk into a fundamental utility. Much like power or HVAC, it is a service that customers, visitors, and contractors simply expect to work seamlessly the moment they enter a building. However, from a security standpoint, this utility creates a massive, unmanaged attack surface.
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 manage guest WiFi bandwidth, configure per-user rate limits, set up paid tiers, and prevent congestion with enterprise traffic shaping.
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 WiFi 6 (802.11ax)? Speeds, OFDMA, and deployment guide
Explore WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) features: OFDMA subcarriers, 1024-QAM speeds up to 9.6 Gbps, MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time, and enterprise AP capacity planning.
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 a good WiFi speed? 2026 benchmark guide
Find out what makes a good WiFi speed in Mbps for guests, staff, and enterprise venues. Calculate bandwidth requirements and concurrent user capacity.
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
Why does my WiFi disconnect? Network troubleshooting guide
Diagnose and fix dropped WiFi connections. Troubleshoot sticky client roaming, DHCP lease limits, RF interference, and captive portal timeouts with Purple.
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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.