MANAGING VLANS AND BBMDS ON AN OT NETWORK
If you’ve worked within a BACnet/IP environment for a while, you’ve probably encountered or defined your own VLAN. VLANs can be used just like physical BACnet switches to isolate BACnet devices into different segments to reduce broadcast traffic across the entire network or to segment devices based on physical location, function, or security requirements.
IS BACNET/SC THE KEY TO SECURING OT NETWORKS?
The success of BACnet/SC will depend on how widely it is adopted and how well it integrates with other security technologies. That said, with the right implementation strategies, and a focus on maintaining flexibility and interoperability, BACnet/SC has the potential to play a central role in securing OT networks against future threats.
What is a BACnet BBMD?
BBMDs act as a sort of forwarding service. They’re especially useful on large, complicated networks. A BBMD forwards messages from one subnetwork to another, so communications can be broadcast locally.
The Ultimate BACnet FAQ
If you’re new to the industry, or just have a burning question about BACnet, we want to answer it. You’ll find tons of questions that either we’ve asked or have heard other people wonder about, right here.
The Master Systems Integrator Ultimate Guide
The who, what, where, why, and how of Master Systems Integrators.
What is KNX?
BACnet gets compared to a lot of other protocols on the market, including LonWorks, Modbus, and KNX. We’re explaining how each of these protocols are different, and how they stack up against each other. In this article, learn about KNX.
What’s In a BACnet Packet Capture?
Understanding a packet capture, or PCAP file, is a fundamental skill for troubleshooting BACnet issues.
WHAT IS A BACNET ROUTER AND GATEWAY?
The router and gateway play key roles in your BACnet network, and are often easily mixed up. It’s important to understand how these disparate parts communicate with one another.
What is Excessive Read Rate, and How Do You Solve It?
As part of our series on BACnet best practices, we’re highlighting some of the most common diagnostic issues you’re likely to encounter.
This week, we’re focusing on a common BACnet issue, excessive read rate. Let’s look at what it is, why it’s not necessarily a bad thing, and how to identify misconfigured devices to keep your OT network traffic optimized.
WHAT IS BACNET, IP, AND MS/TP?
Discover the differences between BACnet, Ethernet, IP, and MSTP in this video from Optigo Networks.
