How to Solve Duplicate Conflicts in BACnet
Troubleshooting a BACnet network is like being a detective. To quote the great TV detective Columbo, “There’s a reasonable explanation for everything if you just put your mind to it.” […]
PACKET CAPTURE BEST PRACTICES FOR OPTIGOVN
We often have people ask us how to create a packet capture, or PCAP file, to use in OptigoVN. Here are some best practices to help guide you! Optigo Visual […]
The IT/OT Convergence in Smart Buildings
Article by Dan Ronald. Originally published in BICSI ICT Today June 27, 2022. Working with facilities will not always be smooth, as both have different backgrounds, different training, and different […]
BACnet Router Basics: What They Are and When You Need One
The concept of “routers” and “gateways” for BACnet management has morphed a lot over time: A BACnet router and a BACnet gateway can be the same thing, but they don’t […]
Facing the Cybersecurity Challenge in Smart Building Automation
Security is not about making the network 100 percent impenetrable. It is unlikely that any system in the world is completely secure. A large majority of breaches are an attack […]
The MSTP Mistakes Everyone Makes (But You Don’t Have To)
BACnet MS/TP, and BACnet MS/TP troubleshooting, has been around for a long time. And while smart building systems continue to transition towards IP-based solutions, there are still a lot of MS/TP […]
Get to Know BACnet, BACnet/IP and MS/TP
First Off, What is OT Networking? Before diving into acronyms, it’s important to understand the landscape. Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software used to monitor and control […]
