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Insights, tips, and news about guest WiFi, analytics, marketing automation, and venue technology.
Passpoint WiFi
Learn how Passpoint WiFi (Hotspot 2.0) automates secure guest WiFi onboarding, replaces open networks with WPA3-Enterprise, and enables seamless cellular offloading.
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.
Bar and pub WiFi setup, guest marketing & ROI guide
Discover how to set up high-performance guest WiFi for bars and pubs to capture verified guest contact data, protect POS systems, and drive repeat visits.
University WiFi 101: campus wireless design & security guide
Master campus-wide WiFi architecture. Explore eduroam 802.1X, student dorm PPSK onboarding, dynamic VLAN security, and high-density lecture hall network design.
The Ultimate Guide to Event WiFi: Connecting People Beyond Handshakes
Discover how high-density event WiFi infrastructure, temporary access point sizing, and branded captive portals deliver seamless attendee connectivity and sponsor ROI.
All Aboard the WiFi Train: Enhancing Onboard Connectivity
Discover how train operators deploy EN50155-certified 5G and satellite train WiFi, captive portal security, and passenger journey analytics.
Business WiFi costs & ROI: 2026 enterprise pricing guide
Compare business WiFi costs across hardware, cabling, cloud licensing, and captive portal software. Calculate network ROI and cost per user for your venue.
Grocery store WiFi setup & retail analytics guide
Discover how to set up high-performance guest WiFi in grocery stores to capture shopper contact data, track foot traffic analytics, and secure POS systems.
Business WiFi installation guide: DIY vs professional setup
Master enterprise business WiFi installation: compare DIY vs professional setup, AP placement rules, PoE hardware sizing, and guest network security.
High-density WiFi design for public venues: AP planning guide
Master high-density venue WiFi design, AP capacity planning formulas, 20 MHz channel allocation, 802.11k/v/r fast roaming, and guest lead capture for public venues.
Healthcare WiFi Design: Hospital Networks, Security & Guest Analytics
Learn how to design secure hospital WiFi networks with WPA3 Enterprise, HIPAA compliance, patient guest portals, asset RTLS, and location analytics.
College WiFi design: 2026 campus network and 802.1X guide
Learn how to design, secure, and manage high-density college WiFi networks. Cover 802.1X, campus-wide coverage, dorm WiFi, and location analytics.
The Potential of WiFi at Exhibitions
Exhibitions can cater to thousands of guests walking through the doors throughout the day. Organizers, exhibitors, and attendees hustle and bustle about the
WiFi on the menu: complete guide to restaurant WiFi
Learn how to set up secure restaurant WiFi that captures guest data, boosts repeat visits, and integrates with POS and CRM systems.
Industrial WiFi for factories and warehouses
Complete guide to industrial WiFi for factories and warehouses: RF interference, IoT network segmentation, 802.1X security, and AP density design.
Leisure facility WiFi: gym, spa, and pool network guide
Learn how leisure facilities, gyms, and spas deploy secure guest WiFi, presence analytics, and captive portals to boost member retention.
Guest WiFi for cafes and coffee shops: ROI & marketing guide
Learn how to deploy secure guest WiFi for cafes and coffee shops to capture guest contact data, increase dwell time, and automate review requests.
Theme park WiFi guide: guest analytics, captive portal, and network design | Purple
Learn how theme parks deploy high-density guest WiFi, captive portals, and presence analytics to boost revenue and visitor engagement.
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