BACnet MS/TP Communication Data Bus Fundamentals
Network Guide 29
Figure 16: Using a Repeater to Extend the Range of the LAN
A repeater can be used to create a spur as shown below.
Figure 17: Adding a Spur by Using a Repeater
A repeater is counted as a device on each data bus to which it is connected.
When third party devices are connected to a data bus segment, the number of devices that
can be connected to that data bus segment may be reduced. See Device Loading on page 15.