BACnet reachability
Support remote BACnet connectivity patterns, including BBMD-based network coordination where appropriate.
A MENNOT application
One connectivity layer for remote building systems.
connectDesk is MENNOT's connectivity product direction for connecting remote building systems through BACnet, BBMD services and additional secure connectivity methods as the platform develops.
Product foundation in development — current and planned methods are identified below.
Connectivity model
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Remote building network
Site connectivity and field-system reachability
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connectDesk layer
Centralized connectivity coordination and service integration
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MENNOT applications
A consistent path for approved remote access and data movement
Product direction
Connectivity is broader than BBMD.
connectDesk replaces the narrower worldBBMD product concept with a broader connectivity service. BBMD remains one important BACnet function, but the product is intended to coordinate multiple connectivity methods rather than represent a single protocol feature.
Remote access
Create a consistent MENNOT-managed connectivity layer between remote sites and authorized applications or operators.
Extensible transport
Allow the product to evolve beyond a single transport as VPN, ZeroTier, MQTT and other methods are evaluated or implemented.
Connectivity methods
Designed to support more than one path.
BACnet / BBMD
Core product direction
Central and global BBMD capability remains part of the connectDesk connectivity model.
VPN
Planned / under evaluation
VPN connectivity may be added as an additional secure remote-access method.
ZeroTier
Planned / under evaluation
ZeroTier may be incorporated where overlay networking is appropriate for remote connectivity.
MQTT
Planned / under evaluation
MQTT may be used for message-oriented connectivity and integration where it fits the system architecture.
Development status
connectDesk is in active product development.
This page defines the approved product direction and intentionally distinguishes the core BACnet/BBMD direction from connectivity methods that are still planned or under evaluation. It does not present VPN, ZeroTier or MQTT as released features.