BACnet Network Health: What IT Professionals Need to Know
The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought millions of commercial buildings into the networked era. There’s never been more connected devices in our buildings than there are today, and those […]
How to Solve Duplicate Conflicts in BACnet
Troubleshooting a BACnet network is like being a detective. To quote the great TV detective Columbo, “There’s a reasonable explanation for everything if you just put your mind to it.” […]
PACKET CAPTURE BEST PRACTICES FOR OPTIGOVN
We often have people ask us how to create a packet capture, or PCAP file, to use in OptigoVN. Here are some best practices to help guide you! Optigo Visual […]
The IT/OT Convergence in Smart Buildings
Article by Dan Ronald. Originally published in BICSI ICT Today June 27, 2022. Working with facilities will not always be smooth, as both have different backgrounds, different training, and different […]
BACnet Router Basics: What They Are and When You Need One
The concept of “routers” and “gateways” for BACnet management has morphed a lot over time: A BACnet router and a BACnet gateway can be the same thing, but they don’t […]
Facing the Cybersecurity Challenge in Smart Building Automation
Security is not about making the network 100 percent impenetrable. It is unlikely that any system in the world is completely secure. A large majority of breaches are an attack […]
How to Filter for BACnet Data in Wireshark
Not sure how to get just your BACnet data into Optigo Visual Networks? Let’s quickly review how to create a PCAP file in just a few simple steps that’s both […]
How to Secure the Internet of Things
Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) are different in a lot of ways, from their design to their maintenance workflows and more. But when IT and OT converge, these […]
How Systems Integrators Can Profit from Network Health Monitoring Services
Systems Integrators (SIs) are critical to building automation systems. SIs assist in designing, installing, and commissioning building automation systems (BAS) that manage HVAC, fire safety, security, and other building functions. […]
Do You Need an MSI?
There are a lot of articles out there telling you what an MSI is and what they do. But what can they do for you? Why do you need one? […]
