The Case for BACnet/IP

Why should — or shouldn’t — you adopt BACnet/IP?

For better or worse, MS/TP remains a dominant force in our connected buildings. It’s widely installed. Manufacturers continue to produce MS/TP-friendly devices. Some out there shudder at the thought of replacing MS/TP with new technology. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Yet slowly, more and more buildings are moving onto BACnet/IP. There aren’t any hard and fast numbers on installations of IP versus MS/TP, but there is a growing shift in the industry. Not just because of the technological benefits — although IP is lauded for its simplicity and inherent connectivity. No, the shift is due to the business benefits of BACnet/IP.

What is the business case for BACnet/IP? How can we get this technology working for us today?

Join our webinar with Phil Zito of Building Automation Monthly and our very own Ryan Hughson, as they delve into these layers of BACnet. Find out if, and why, BACnet/IP is the right choice for our smart buildings.

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Introduction to Transport & Application: Protocols

There are many protocols that make up the application layer of an IP network. Learn about some protocols you may have heard about, the roles they play on the application layer, and the importance of encryption.

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Introduction to Transport & Application: TCP and UDP

Understand the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and how they facilitate the sending and receiving of messages over IP networks.

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Introduction to Internet: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

A Virtual Private Network could be described as a “secure, encrypted tunnel,” and it’s a big topic these days as more folks work from home. Find out what a VPN is, and how it works.

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Introduction to Internet: Gateways and firewalls

Gateways and firewalls are how we route packets through the network, and permit and block traffic based on certain rules. Learn how gateways and firewalls work to manage traffic connections in the network. 

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Introduction to Internet: IP addresses, DHCP, and static IP

What is an IP address? How does Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) work? And what’s the purpose of a static IP address? We’ll cover all of this as we venture into the world of the Internet.

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Introduction to Network Access: VLANs and subnetting

Learn the differences between Virtual Local Access Networks (VLANs) and subnets, and their roles within a network.

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Introduction to Network Access: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, hotspots and clients

Learn about different modes of network access, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, hotspots, and clients. We’ll explore the pros and cons of each, and their different applications and uses.

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Introduction to Network Layers: Application, Transport, Internet, Network Access

Learn about the network layers and their roles. We’ll cover the differences between the OSI and TCP/IP Model, and how these layers form the basic network architecture.

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Key factors for cybersecurity and privacy in 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.

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