Category: Network Management

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

How to Turn Diagnostics into Action Lists

Finding the fault is the *easy* part of BACnet troubleshooting. The harder part is what comes after: deciding what matters,...

Business Best Practices, Troubleshooting Tips

The MSTP Mistakes Everyone Makes (But You Don’t Have To)

Discover common BACnet MS/TP troubleshooting issues and troubleshooting tips. Learn how to fix to wiring, configuration, and overload errors....

Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

PACKET CAPTURE BEST PRACTICES FOR OPTIGOVN

Read our guide to using capture tools to create the perfect packet capture (PCAP) files for use in OptigoVN when...

Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

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

IT OT Convergence: 3 Big Reasons IT Pros Should Care

Discover why IT professionals must understand OT networks for energy efficiency and cybersecurity as IT OT convergence progresses....

Network Management, OptigoVN, 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

THE BENEFITS OF COLLABORATIVE TRAINING

Boost OT network efficiency with collaborative training between facility teams and integrators. Discover benefits and best practices here!...

Business Best Practices, Network Management

Collaborative OT Crisis Response: Getting the Right People the Right Data

Collaborative crisis response: Build resilient OT networks with teamwork, real-time data, and streamlined communication....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

Zero Trust Security in OT Networks: A New Era of Protection

Implement Zero Trust security in OT networks to reduce risk, enforce access controls, and gain full visibility with OptigoVN....

Cybersecurity, Network Management

Global Who-Is Storms Slowing You Down? Here’s How to Spot Them

Learn how to use OptigoVN to quickly find and resolve tricky to diagnose BACnet broadcast storms on your OT network....

Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

How Optigo Visual Networks Helps You Sell More BACnet Hardware

Learn how OptigoVN helps boost hardware sales to clients, helping you to increase profitability, and build repeat business and trust....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

How to Solve Duplicate Conflicts in BACnet

Learn how to resolve duplicate BACnet addressing issues quickly. Use OptigoVN to diagnose and fix duplicates for optimal network performance....

Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

Root Cause Analysis for Effective Troubleshooting—Made Simple with OptigoVN

Explore root cause analysis for effective troubleshooting in OT networks—identify and resolve underlying issues to boost uptime and security....

Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

THE 3 MOST COMMON BACNET/IP ISSUES (AND FIXES)

Learn about common BACnet/IP issues such as unreachable devices, routers, and excessive broadcasts, and how to diagnose and resolve them....

Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

BACnet Diagnostics Made Easy with Optigo Visual Networks

Get insights on OptigoVN and learn to quickly resolve network issues using powerful BACnet diagnostics. Optimize your OT network now!...

Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

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

How ALC New England Solved a University’s Slow OT Network with OptigoVN

See how Automated Controls (ALC New England) solved their Univeristy client's slow OT network issues quickly with OptigoVN in this...

Case Studies, Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

Behind Every Breakthrough: OT Networks and Pharmaceuticals

OT networks in pharmaceutical manufacturing ensure precision, compliance, and reliability—protecting product quality and uptime....

Network Management, OptigoVN

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

5 Reasons to Boost Visibility in Your OT Network

Learn how to increase visibility in OT networks to boost asset discovery, security, and operational efficiency....

Business Best Practices, Network Management, OptigoVN

How to Solve 3 Duplication Issues with OptigoVN (in Less Than 3 Minutes!)

It’s super important to have unique Device IDs on your BACnet system, but duplicates are a very common problem. Unfortunately,...

Network Management, Troubleshooting Tips

4 Things OptigoVN Can Fix For You (Right Now)

Solve these 4 major issues right out of the box with the industry’s fastest OT network diagnostic tool, OptigoVN....

Network Management, OptigoVN, Troubleshooting Tips

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