What’s In a BACnet Packet Capture?

There comes a time in every OT technician’s life (probably more often than they’d like) when they just can’t figure out what the heck is going on. After all, BACnet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]