Common Network Ports 2.1 - PM Flashcards
What does your device need to know when it connects to a service running on a server?
the port number of the service
(where will traffic be directed to to reach that service)
What are well-known port numbers?
the standard/common port number our client uses that all services tend to use for that particular service
What does FTP stand for?
File Transfer Protocol
What are the port numbers for FTP?
tcp/20 (active mode data)
tcp/21 (control)
What does FTP do?
Transfers files between systems and list, add, delete files etc
What does SSH stand for?
Secure Shell
What is the port number for SSH?
tcp/22
In SSH, what is the “shell” referring to?
the text-based front end to the OS (window with command line looking text)
What does Telnet stand for?
Telecommunication Network
What is Telnet’s port number?
tcp/23
What is Telnet used for?
To log into (legacy) devices remotely and use its console (can operate the OS with text)
What does SMTP stand for?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
What is the port number for SMTP?
tcp/25
What is SMTP used for?
To send mail between mail servers, and also for clients to send email to a mail server
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name System
What does DNS do?
converts a domain name to an IP address
What port number does DNS operate on?
udp/53
What does DHCP do?
automatically assigns IP addresses and other IP configuration (subnet mask, default gateway) settings to our local machines