SBA 515: Designing BACnet-IP Networks

SBA 515: Designing BACnet-IP Networks

Update: 2025-10-02
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A strong network design isn't just a technical detail—it’s the foundation for long-term performance, stability, and scalability in your BAS deployments.

This week, we're diving deep into how to design BACnet over IP systems that avoid congestion, play well with IT networks, and remain easy to maintain years after installation. If you're tasked with designing or troubleshooting BAS networks, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered

  • Key concepts every BAS pro should know about BACnet/IP  
  • Structuring networks for performance and future scalability
  • Common pitfalls with addressing, BBMDs, and subnetting
  • Aligning with IT departments without compromising control
  • The documentation practices that support long-term reliability

If you're building smart systems that need to last, this episode is packed with the design insights that matter.

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SBA 515: Designing BACnet-IP Networks

SBA 515: Designing BACnet-IP Networks

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