698

OLSR

Low Risk

UDP — Other

Port Overview

Port Number 698
Service Name OLSR
Transport Protocol UDP
Category Other
Security Risk Low
Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 698?

Optimized Link State Routing (OLSR) protocol, defined in RFC 3626, is a proactive routing protocol for mobile ad hoc networks using Multipoint Relays to reduce control traffic overhead.

UDP Other

Security Considerations

Port 698 (OLSR) 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.

Related Ports — Other