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Network Ports

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:49 pm
by Foz
Here's something that I've been wondering:

Is there a "best practice" when you want to allocate tcp/ip port(s) for a server/client program?

I know the general "don't use anything under 1000" rule, but are there any other "rules" that I should know about, or is it a free for all - pick a number and roll with it?

Re: Network Ports

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:28 am
by jassing
Pick a number that isn't commonly used as a default, allow it to be changed in configuration...
A pretty good list can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TC ... rt_numbers

Re: Network Ports

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:08 pm
by codewalker
Don“t use portnumbers frequently used by spammers, hackers, malware, public services, mail, etc. etc. etc.
Google is your friend in this.
cw