The Purple Blog
Insights, tips, and news about guest WiFi, analytics, marketing automation, and venue technology.
Hotel WiFi solutions: enterprise architecture guide
Explore enterprise hotel WiFi solutions: AP sizing, 4-tier VLAN segmentation, PMS authentication, tiered bandwidth QoS, and direct booking ROI.
Your Practical Guide to Creating the Perfect WiFi Heat Map
Master WiFi heat map creation: compare predictive vs on-site RF surveys, fix enterprise dead zones, and optimize access point coverage.
Finding the Best Home Access Points for 2026
Discover the best home access points for 2026. Our guide demystifies WiFi 6E, mesh systems, and network design for fast, secure home connectivity.
A complete guide to making your WiFi secure
Learn how to make WiFi secure with WPA3 encryption, 802.1X digital certificates, RADIUS identity controls, and zero-trust network segmentation.
Captive portal login: How it works, security & guest WiFi
Learn how a captive portal login works, network security risks, and how enterprise WiFi platforms deliver secure, friction-free guest onboarding.
What is a captive portal? A guide to secure guest WiFi
What is a captive portal? Discover how it works, its role in secure guest WiFi, and how it transforms network access into a powerful business tool.
Networking as a Service: Simplify IT with Flexible Cloud Networking
Discover networking as a service and how it simplifies IT, with scalable architecture, business benefits, and guidance to choose the right cloud partner.
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Purple Appoints Commercial Leader Tom Smith as Regional Growth Director to Lead Northeast Expansion and Social Impact Strategy
Purple has appointed Tom Smith as Regional Growth Director to lead its Northeast expansion, focusing on scaling revenue while tackling digital exclusion through the company’s B Corp-certified WiFi technology.
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Purple Unified Accounts remove guest WiFi friction
Discover how Purple Unified Accounts eliminate guest WiFi captive portal forms with SSO, boost marketing opt-in rates by 20%+, and automate CCPA/CPRA and GDPR DSAR compliance.
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Content filtering: more than a blocker
Discover 6 strategic use cases for WiFi content filtering. Learn how DNS filtering like Purple Shield saves bandwidth, secures POS, and guarantees CIPA compliance.
WiFi channel scanning to eliminate network interference
Learn how to run a WiFi channel scan to diagnose interference, select non-overlapping channels, and optimize enterprise network performance.
A Modern Guide to Securing WiFi in Your Enterprise
Learn how to secure enterprise WiFi networks beyond passwords. Compare WPA3-Enterprise, 802.1X EAP-TLS, network segmentation, and cloud RADIUS.
What does the 'Fi' in WiFi mean? The origin of wireless naming
The 'Fi' in WiFi does not stand for Wireless Fidelity. Discover the 1999 branding story behind IEEE 802.11 standards and modern enterprise WiFi capabilities.
A Practical Guide to Security in Networking
Compare 802.1X EAP-TLS authentication, WPA3 Enterprise encryption, and Cloud RADIUS architecture to secure enterprise WiFi and wired networks against breaches.
WiFi Protected Setup: Security risks and enterprise alternatives
Learn about WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) security vulnerabilities, brute-force exploits, and how to transition to secure enterprise WiFi authentication.
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.
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iPSK for hotel guest WiFi: 2026 PMS integration guide
Discover how iPSK replaces clunky hotel captive portals with PMS integrated, private room WiFi for seamless guest casting and automated security.
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.
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