1. Computer network

2. Local area network

3. Transmission methods

4. Networking infrastructure

5. Wireless networks

[Powerpoint file in PDF format]

• Bluetooth vs WiFi - What's the difference? (4:40) https://youtu.be/mPMGRILsOVk

• Hui S. C. M., 2007. Latest trends in building automation and control systems, In Proceeding of the CAI Symposium 2007 on Intelligent Facility Management and Intelligent Transport, 28 March 2007, Hong Kong, 10 p. http://ibse.hk/cmhui/CAI-2007_SamHui.pdf
  
• Video: Network Topologies (Star, Bus, Ring, Mesh, Ad hoc, Infrastructure, & Wireless Mesh Topology) (8:57) https://youtu.be/zbqrNg4C98U

• Bai J., Hao Y. & Miao G., 2011. Integrating Building Automation Systems based on Web Services, Journal of Software, 6 (11) 2209-2216. http://dx.doi.org/10.4304/jsw.6.11.2209-2216
  
• CIBSE, 2008. Building Control Systems, CIBSE Guide H, 2nd ed., Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford. [HKALL]
• Maatoug A., Belalem G. & Mahmoudi S., 2019. Fog computing framework for location-based energy management in smart buildings, Multiagent and Grid Systems – An International Journal, 15: 39-56. https://doi.org/10.3233/MGS-190301

• What is a Computer Network? https://www.javatpoint.com/computer-network-introduction
  
• Network Topologies https://www.vedantu.com/computer-science/network-topologies
  
• Compare and Contrast Network Topologies https://www.networkstraining.com/compare-and-contrast-network-topologies/
  
• What Is Local Area Network (LAN)? Definition, Types, Architecture, and Best Practices https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/networking/articles/what-is-local-area-network
  
• IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee http://www.ieee802.org
  
• Transmission modes https://www.javatpoint.com/computer-network-transmission-modes
  
• How does LAN cabling integrate with BAS devices in a converged network? https://blog.siemon.com/infrastructure/how-does-lan-cabling-integrate-with-bas-devices-in-a-converged-network
  
• Automated Building Evolution https://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may01/articles/education/eD.htm
  
• The history of building automation - milestones from 1600 to tomorrow https://www.boschbuildingsolutions.com/xc/en/news-and-stories/history-of-building-automation
  
• HK: the Facts – telecommunications http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/telecommunications.pdf
  
• Key Communications Statistics https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/news_info/data_statistics/key_stat
  
• Information Model: The key to integration http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan02/art/alc/alc.htm
  
• Introduction to Wireless Sensor networks and it’s applications https://wirelessmeshsensornetworks.wordpress.com/2014/03/01/introduction-to-wireless-sensor-networks-and-its-applications