Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 7

You sent us a ton of thoughtful questions about OT networks and BACnet—thank you! In our newest Q&A episode, Optigo Networks’ Co‑Founder and CTO, Ping‑Pook Yao, digs into what data really matters for predictive maintenance, where AI fits today, and how edge analytics can help catch issues earlier. In this latest episode of Your BACnet […]

Is There Any Life Left in MS/TP?

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BACnet may dominate the North American building automation market—commanding 95% of current BAS specifications—but the way this protocol is deployed is a mix of innovation and legacy. While automation has evolved into a high-speed, data-driven ecosystem powered by cloud connectivity and edge intelligence, a surprising number of smart building networks still lean on MS/TP to […]

Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 6

You OT Network Questions Answered, Episode 5: Performance and Best Practives

This week, in Episode 6, we’re diving into your questions about BACnet’s object model, avoiding configuration mistakes, device‑status checks, whether BACnet is “good,” and BACnet/SC hub behavior. Ping‑Pook Yao, our Co‑Founder & CTO, walks through what to watch for and how to avoid common pitfalls in BACnet/OT networks. Thanks for sending in all your questions! […]

Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 5

You OT Network Questions Answered, Episode 5: Performance and Best Practives

This week, in Episode 5, we’re diving into your questions about OT network performance, traffic limits, duplicate addressing, and how to tell when things are under‑strain. Ping‑Pook Yao, our Co‑Founder & CTO, walks through what we should watch for, what thresholds make sense, and how to avoid common pitfalls in BACnet/OT networks. Thanks for sending […]

Customize Your UDP Port Range in OptigoVN (In Less Than 30 Seconds!)

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Setting up custom UDP ranges for your BACnet traffic is easy to do in OptigoVN. Whether you need to add, restrict, or create a range individual to a single subnet, you’ll only need a few clicks (and a few seconds) to get it done right. To set up your custom UDP range, start by selecting […]

Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 4

This week is all about the meat and potatoes of network management: troubleshooting! In this episode, we’re tackling your submitted questions failing devices, ADPU timings, port mirroring and more. Have more BACnet questions? Keep them coming! We love diving deep into these technical topics that help make OT networks more reliable and efficient. Send us […]

Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 3

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Mastering MS/TP. Sounds like an archaic thing to do 2025, but MS/TP BACnet systems are still a lot more common that you’d think, and it’s become increasingly harder to ensure that all that operating knowledge is passed along. In this episode, we’re tackling your submitted questions on MS/TP. From basic best practices to essential troubleshooting, […]

Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 2 (Part 2!)

Welcome to our bonus mini episode with a few more “advanced” BBMD topics we tackled! The response to our Q&A series has been incredible – thank you to everyone who submitted their questions about OT networks and BACnet. Our Co-Founder and CTO, Ping-Pook Yao, tackled some excellent questions about specialized BBMD questions this time around. […]

Your BACnet Questions Answered: Episode 2 (Part 1!)

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You asked, we answered. This time, it’s all about BBMDs. We’re back with another episode of answering your BACnet questions! The response to our Q&A series has been incredible – thank you to everyone who submitted their questions about OT networks and BACnet. Our Co-Founder and CTO, Ping-Pook Yao, tackled some excellent questions about BBMDs […]

How OptigoVN Complements Your Tech Stack

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When you’re managing an operational technology (OT) network, the last thing you want is another tool that disrupts your systems, duplicates your efforts, or forces a complete overhaul. That’s where OptigoVN stands out. Designed to work alongside the tools, platforms, and processes you already trust, OptigoVN integrations enhance your visibility, strengthens your diagnostics, and simplifies […]