Category: BACnet Terminology

Semantic Tagging in 2026: Project Haystack 5, and What’s Next

A BACnet point reporting 72.4 could be a zone temperature, a supply air setpoint, or a fan speed. Unless the...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

What’s In a BACnet Packet Capture?

Learn how to decode BACnet packet captures for network troubleshooting. Discover expert tips on using OptigoVN to resolve BACnet issues....

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

How to Use a BBMD in OT Networks

BBMDs act as a sort of forwarding service. They’re especially useful on large, complicated networks. A BBMD forwards messages from...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

How BACnet Excessive Read Rate Slows Down Your OT Network

Learn about the impact of excessive read rates on BACnet performance and uncover solutions to optimize your OT network traffic...

BACnet Terminology, Troubleshooting Tips

Get to Know BACnet, BACnet/IP and MS/TP

Learn the differences between BACnet/IP, Ethernet, and MS/TP to choose the right protocol for your OT network....

BACnet Terminology

Managing VLANs and BBMDs in BACnet Networks: A Practical Guide

Learn best practices for managing VLANs and BBMDs in OT networks to optimize traffic flow and ensure efficient BACnet/IP communication....

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

What Is a Cyber-Physical System? OT Networks Explained

Learn what cyber-physical systems really mean, how OT networks relate, and why network health is the foundation of any CPS...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

Cloud-Based OT Network Management: The Advantages Are Here

Cloud-based OT network management, like OptigoVN, is bringing a lot of advantages over on-premise installation. Let's explore why....

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

How OptigoVN Complements Your Tech Stack

Discover how OptigoVN integrations seamlessly complement your existing OT workflows, enhancing visibility without disrupting systems....

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, OptigoVN

Solving (almost) any MS/TP issue with OptigoVN

Enhance your BACnet MS/TP troubleshooting skills with practical strategies to address common problems and improve system reliability....

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

How to Handshake, EP. 9: BMS & BACnet Trivia

Welcome back to How to Handshake, Optigo Networks’ podcast series on OT networking, building automation, and the conversations that actually move...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, Podcast

Data Governance for Smart Buildings: Why Ownership Isn’t Enough

The installed base of IoT devices in commercial buildings grew from 1.55 billion in 2022 to just under 2 billion...

BACnet Terminology, Cybersecurity, Network Management

Optigo’s Guide to OT Network Monitoring for Multi-Site Portfolios

At Dartmouth College, eight devices were quietly responsible for more than half of all the BACnet traffic on the network....

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, OptigoVN

Do You Need to Migrate from MS/TP to BACnet/IP?

Somewhere in your building there is a length of twisted pair with a dozen controllers hanging off it, and it’s...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

OT Networking Trends 2026: What Actually Caught On

Last year, we ran down 9 OT networking trends that carried the potential to reshape how smart buildings operate. This...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

Edge Computing in OT Networks: What Building Automation Teams Should Actually Expect in 2026

The pitch for edge computing sounds made for building automation. Process data near where it’s generated. Reduce cloud round-trips. Keep...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, OptigoVN

How to Handshake, Ep. 6: Predict This.

Welcome back to How to Handshake, Optigo Networks’ podcast series on OT networking, building automation, and the conversations that actually...

BACnet Terminology, Podcast, Troubleshooting Tips

How to Handshake, Ep. 5: Skills To Pay the Bills

Uncover how to become an OT networking professional and learn about the skills and certifications needed for success....

BACnet Terminology, Podcast

How to Handshake, Ep. 3: Is BACnet/SC the next step in OT networking?

Join us in How to Handshake Episode 3 as we explore BACnet Secure Connect with expert Nate Benes and its...

BACnet Terminology, Cybersecurity, Network Management, Podcast, Video

Media Release: Optigo Networks’ Traffic Capture Debuts in Neeve App Marketplace

Explore the integration of Optigo Capture in Neeve for advanced BACnet monitoring and instant deployment for building automation....

Announcements, BACnet Terminology, Network Management, OptigoVN

Making a Fresh Start? Here’s the Automation and OT Career Training To Make it Happen

Discover the top Building Automation and OT Career Training for 2026. Bridge the gap between mechanical and digital with our...

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

For The Facilities! Your OT Network Questions, Answered: Ep. 11

Episode 11 of Your OT Network Questions Answered: Straightforward answers for Facilities Managers. No jargon allowed!...

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips, Video

Which is ‘Better’: BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, or KNX (for 2025 and beyond)?

BAS protocols compared for 2025. Pros want to know: Which protocol is “better”: BACnet, Modbus, KNX, or LonWorks?...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

OT Networks, IT Integration? Your OT Network Questions, Answered: Ep. 10

Episode 10 of Your OT Network Questions Answered: IT/OT convergence questions from readers answered by Ping!...

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips, Video