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ZigBee, 16 channels are in the 2.4 GHz ISM band that range from to 2.405 GHz through 2.480 GHz. Wi-Fi has 11 overlapping channels in this band ranging from to 2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz. Since ZigBee channels are narrower than Wi-Fi channels, networks can be configured with ZigBee devices communicating between (in the gaps of) Wi-Fi channels. Most ZigBee devices choose these “quiet channels” automatically during network start-up; however, they can be manually overridden to allow IT departments to control wireless network channels within a building.

Wireless Security and Reliability
Wireless technology has matured to the point where a wireless BAS can be as reliable and secure as a wired system. The wireless offerings in the marketplace are becoming more robust and price competitive. The following are some items to consider for wireless BAS deployments. Most wireless networks are designed to coexist with other wireless networks in a commercial building. Wireless BAS solutions transmit at low power levels to limit interference with Wi-Fi-based IT networks within the same air space, which helps maximize the reliability of both systems. Wireless technologies cannot compromise building system security. Therefore, networks must be designed to be trusted before connecting to other systems and should be deployed

leveraging modern security features. A wireless BAS can leverage the security features in mature technologies such as ZigBee, BACnet and TCP/IP. These include provisions for data encryption, mutually authenticated communications, and robust key management. When these technologies are implemented with industry best practices, system operators can ensure data security. A wireless BAS network is usually isolated from the IT backbone. BAS management systems allow users to enable or disable routing between network layers, effectively blocking messages from the wireless BAS network from routing to the IT networks. Even if a hacker attempts to use the wireless BAS as an attack plane on the IT system, this blocking can protect access to data on either network. Additionally, attackers will only receive tiny amounts of data at periodic intervals from the wireless BAS network. Deciphering this data requires knowing how to reassemble the random packets along with intimate knowledge of each device on the wireless network to obtain any useful information.

Wireless Restrictions
Wireless restrictions are common in certain venues such as hospital environments. Near operating rooms, cell phone restrictions exist. Any place that has cell phone restrictions is not a good area for wireless installation.

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Commentary
Industry News
Letters
Meetings and Shows
Feature Articles
Thermal Coupling of Cooling and Heating Systems
10 Common Problems in Energy Audits
Hall of Fame Feature: History of the Changing Concepts in Ventilation Requirements
A Guide to Wireless Technologies
Building Sciences
Solar NZEB Project
Emerging Technologies
People
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Commissioning
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Washington Report
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