71

NETRJS-1

Low Risk

TCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure

Port Overview

Port Number 71
Service Name NETRJS-1
Transport Protocol TCP/UDP
Category System & Infrastructure
Security Risk Low
Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 71?

NETRJS-1 through NETRJS-4 (ports 71-74) were assigned for the Remote Job Entry service used on the original ARPANET to submit batch jobs to remote mainframe computers. Defined in RFC 740, NETRJS allowed time-sharing users to submit card-image job streams to a remote server.

TCP/UDP System & Infrastructure

Security Considerations

Port 71 (NETRJS-1) is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose.

Recommendation: Standard security practices apply. Keep software updated and monitor access.

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