Technical WiFi guides
Deep, expert-led technical guides on guest WiFi, analytics, captive portals, and venue technology.
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Cisco Meraki and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Cisco Meraki access points and MX and Z-series appliances work with Purple guest WiFi: external web authentication, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
Fortinet FortiAP and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Fortinet FortiAP access points managed in FortiCloud work with Purple guest WiFi using an external captive portal, RADIUS and a walled garden, without replacing your kit.
Grandstream GWN and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Grandstream GWN access points work with Purple guest WiFi: an external splash page, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
NETGEAR Enterprise AP and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How NETGEAR Enterprise access points, managed through NETGEAR Insight, work with Purple guest WiFi: external web authentication, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's setup guide for the exact configuration.
Cisco Catalyst WLC and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How a Cisco Catalyst 9800 (IOS-XE) wireless LAN controller works with Purple guest WiFi: external web authentication, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
Cambium cnPilot and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Cambium cnPilot Enterprise access points work with Purple guest WiFi using an external captive portal, RADIUS and a white list, without replacing your kit.
Captive portal for Ruckus Cloud: set it up with Purple guest WiFi
How to run a Purple captive portal on Ruckus Cloud (Ruckus One): a third-party WISPr captive portal, an integration key and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
Mikrotik RouterOS and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Purple's cloud guest WiFi sits on top of MikroTik devices running RouterOS, using the built-in Hotspot and RADIUS, and where to find the exact setup steps.
UniFi captive portal setup guide
How to add a Purple captive portal to Ubiquiti UniFi: an external portal server, controller authorization and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
Allied Telesis TQ Series AP and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Allied Telesis TQ Series access points work with Purple guest WiFi: an external page redirect, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
Captive portal for Ruijie: set it up with Purple guest WiFi
How Purple's cloud guest WiFi sits on top of Ruijie RG Series access points using web authentication and RADIUS, configured from the command line, and where to find the exact setup steps.
Alta Labs AP and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Alta Labs access points work with Purple guest WiFi through an external captive portal, an authorisation secret and an IAPP key, with an honest note on the analytics that need RADIUS, and a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide.
Captive portal for HPE Aruba: set it up with Purple guest WiFi
Setting up a guest captive portal on HPE Aruba Instant access points with Purple, using an external captive portal, RADIUS and an allowlist, through Aruba Central or the Virtual Controller.
SonicWall and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How SonicWall firewalls and SonicWave access points work with Purple guest WiFi: external web authentication, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
Juniper Mist and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Juniper Mist access points work with Purple guest WiFi using an external portal and the Mist API secret, including what differs because Mist does not use RADIUS for the captive portal.
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar access points, managed from OmniVista Cirrus, work with Purple guest WiFi: an external captive portal, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
OpenWrt and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How Purple's cloud guest WiFi works with OpenWrt devices through a standard external captive portal and RADIUS, and where to check support and find the steps.
DrayTek Vigor and guest WiFi: captive portal setup with Purple
How DrayTek Vigor routers work with Purple guest WiFi: an external captive portal, RADIUS and a walled garden, with a link to Purple's step-by-step setup guide for the exact configuration.
Troubleshooting Captive Portal Redirects: Resolving Guest WiFi Connection Failures
You will be able to diagnose why guest WiFi shows connected but no internet by working up the stack: addressing, DNS, probe redirect, walled garden and RADIUS. You can then match the symptom to its cause, fix it in configuration on the hardware you already run, and build change controls that stop the fault returning.
Apartment WiFi solutions: a comprehensive guide for businesses
This guide covers the architecture, deployment, and business case for apartment WiFi solutions in Build to Rent and multi-dwelling unit properties. It explains how Identity Pre-Shared Key (iPSK) technology creates secure, isolated network bubbles for each resident while supporting smart devices and IoT. Property developers, landlords, and BTR operators will find actionable deployment guidance, ROI data, and worked implementation scenarios.
Cox business managed WiFi: a comprehensive guide for businesses
This guide details how property developers and BTR operators can deploy scalable, secure networks using Cox Business managed WiFi. It covers network architecture, vendor-neutral hardware deployment, and the business impact of transitioning connectivity from an operational headache to reliable infrastructure.
Spectrum managed WiFi customer service: a comprehensive guide for businesses
This comprehensive guide details how build-to-rent operators and property developers can deploy spectrum managed WiFi to provide secure, isolated network experiences for residents. It covers the technical architecture of cloud RADIUS, VLAN isolation, and iPSK, alongside practical implementation strategies to reduce support overhead.
Managed WiFi services in dubai: a comprehensive guide for businesses
This guide gives IT managers, network architects, and property developers a practical framework for deploying managed WiFi services in Dubai. It covers multi-tenant isolation using iPSK, VLAN segmentation architecture, TDRA and UAE PDPL compliance, and the commercial case for treating connectivity as a managed amenity across hospitality, retail, and BTR environments.
Managed WiFi solutions in Dubai: a comprehensive guide for businesses
This guide provides IT managers, network architects, and property developers in Dubai with a practical blueprint for deploying managed WiFi solutions across multi-tenant environments. It covers the technical architecture of VLAN segmentation, iPSK, and 802.1X authentication, alongside TDRA compliance requirements and the commercial case for treating connectivity as a managed amenity. Whether you operate a Multi-Family development, a luxury hotel, or a retail mall, this guide gives you the decision frameworks and implementation steps to deploy and manage enterprise-grade WiFi at scale.
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