Category: BACnet Terminology

Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 1

Get answers to your BACnet and OT questions! Our CTO explains foreign devices, IT routers vs. switches, VLANs, and more...

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

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

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 BACnet/SC? Understanding “The Next Generation” of BACnet Security

Explore how BACnet/SC enhances OT security, addressing vulnerabilities like encryption and authentication....

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

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

The Ultimate BACnet FAQ

New to the world of BACnet, or looking for a resource page? We've compiled this BACnet FAQ for you to...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

The Master Systems Integrator Ultimate Guide

Learn about what a Master Systems Integrator is, how they bring value to smart building projects, and how to become...

BACnet Terminology, Business Best Practices, Network Management

What You Need to Know About KNX in Smart Building Systems

Konnex, or KNX, is an automation protocol largely in the EU. Learn about how it works, and it's advantages and...

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

BACnet Router Basics: What They Are and When You Need One

A BACnet Router works with gateways and BBMDs to make sure you can connect your OT networks across Ethernet, IP,...

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

How to Spec Division 25

What is Div. 25, why we should be aware of it, and how we should begin to spec it. Watch...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management, Webinars

What Are Passive Optical Splitters? A Simple Explanation

Learn what a passive optical splitter is, and how they can used to make your BACnet system more efficient!...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

“Global Who-Is Explained: The BACnet Broadcast You Need to Know”

Learn how excessive Global Who-Is can overwhelm BACnet networks and discover strategies to optimize message use....

BACnet Terminology

Project Haystack and Tagging Explained

Learn about Project Haystack's mission to encourage the adoption of data semantics (tagging) in OT networks....

BACnet Terminology, Network Management

Secure Connect Q&A: Bernhard Isler and David Fisher

Watch our Q&A with Bernard and David of Siemens and Polarsoft on the development and implications of BACnet Secure Connect....

BACnet Terminology, Cybersecurity, Network Management, Webinars

Introduction to BACnet Secure Connect

Watch our webinar to learn about the IT-friendly security advantages coming to BACnet systems through the BACnet Secure Connect protocol....

BACnet Terminology, Cybersecurity, Network Management

What is Modbus?

Modbus is a protocol developed by Schneider Electric, and is the communications protocol of choice for industrial applications....

BACnet Terminology

What is LonWorks?

Read our quick overview on LonWorks, the protocol developed by Motorola to help manage smart building devices, and works with...

BACnet Terminology

The Internet Layer, Explained

Going Optigo and Distech for this webinar series on he Internet layer, DHCP, IP addressing, subnets, and more....

BACnet Terminology, Webinars

What Does BACnet Topology Look Like?

There’s a basic hierarchy that most BACnet systems follow. Read on to find out what your BACnet topology options are...

BACnet Terminology

BACnet Web Services Explained: A Quick Guide for OT Professionals

Learn about BACnet Web Services and how you can download and use them on your website to aggregate all sorts...

BACnet Terminology

4 Reasons Why Should You Use the BACnet Protocol?

Here's our quick run down of the pros and cons of using a BACnet protocol system to manage your smart...

BACnet Terminology, Network Management