Is port 1646 (RADIUS Accounting (old)) dangerous?

Port 1646 is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose with standard security practices.

Should port 1646 be open on my firewall?

Port 1646 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 1646 use?

Port 1646 (RADIUS Accounting (old)) uses the UDP transport protocol and falls under the Security & VPN category.

:1646 (UDP)

RADIUS Accounting (old)

Low Risiko

UDP — Security & VPN

Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 1646

Nama Layanan RADIUS Accounting (old)

Protokol Transport UDP

Kategori Security & VPN

Risiko Keamanan Low

Rentang Port Terdaftar (1024-49151)

Apa itu Port 1646?

Port 1646 is the legacy RADIUS accounting port, used before IANA standardized port 1813 for RADIUS accounting. It records network access session information such as duration, bytes transferred, and user identity. Many older RADIUS servers and network devices still support this port.

UDP Security & VPN

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 1646 (RADIUS Accounting (old)) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko rendah. Layanan ini menggunakan enkripsi atau memiliki permukaan serangan yang minimal, sehingga relatif aman untuk diekspos.

Rekomendasi: Terapkan praktik keamanan standar. Jaga perangkat lunak tetap diperbarui dan pantau akses.

Port Terkait — Security & VPN

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Istilah Terkait

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