THE 3 MOST COMMON BACNET/IP ISSUES (AND FIXES)
While MS/TP problems tend to be centered around bad wiring, common BACnet/IP issues are usually the result of a misconfiguration. BACnet over IP, or BACnet/IP, has gradually become the new standard in OT networks for years. Compared to much older MS/TP networks, BACnet/IP is faster, has more bandwidth, scales more easily, and is generally less […]
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 numbers keep climbing. The rise of IoT also marks a convergence of sorts between systems that have traditionally been siloed: IT and OT networking. Ultimately […]
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.” So, when things start acting “weird” on your BACnet system, there’s almost always a “reasonable” explanation for what’s happening. In our experience, duplicate BACnet addressing […]
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 Networks (OptigoVN) can provide deep insights into not only the overall health of your OT network but also the health of your BACnet devices themselves. […]
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 compatible with OptigoVN’s diagnostic systems, and won’t contain any sensitive data you’re team might worry about. Get the Best Capture for OptigoVN What most […]
The MSTP Mistakes Everyone Makes (But You Don’t Have To)
BACnet MS/TP, and BACnet MS/TP troubleshooting, has been around for a long time. And while smart building systems continue to transition towards IP-based solutions, there are still a lot of MS/TP networks everywhere. They remain a robust, cost-effective way to create and maintain building automation systems. So what does that mean for those who may not […]
How BACnet Excessive Read Rate Slows Down Your OT Network
What is Read Rate in Operational Technology? Falling under the umbrella of “data polling” attributes, “BACnet excessive read rate” is the frequency at which a device on your network is requesting data from another device as part of data acquisition management processes in OT systems. Read rate is a key metric in managing building control […]
Your guide to capturing MS/TP
With our guide and some useful tips and tools from Steve Karg, you can capture MS/TP without even breaking a sweat.
Creating a Robust BACnet Network at Coventry University
Coventry University in the United Kingdom underwent extensive construction for campus expansion, requiring the installation of new devices and network changes. With all the activity on the network Chris Goodman, Senior BMS Technician at Coventry, and his team then had to deal with the subsequent broadcast storms. It was challenging to identify the cause of […]
From Basic to Master with Optigo OneView
There’s a ton you can do to manage your Optigo Connect network in Optigo OneView, from managing and organizing VLANs to creating mirror ports and securing the network at the touch of a button. Find out all the power and control you can get out of a OneView management dashboard in this webinar session: In […]
