Should port 179 be open on my firewall?

Port 179 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 179 use?

Port 179 (BGP) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

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BGP

Q: Is port 179 (BGP) dangerous?

Port 179 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.

Low Risk

TCP — System & Infrastructure

Port Overview

Port Number 179

Service Name BGP

Transport Protocol TCP

Category System & Infrastructure

Security Risk Low

Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 179?

Border Gateway Protocol. The routing protocol that makes the internet work by exchanging routing information between autonomous systems (AS). Critical internet infrastructure.

TCP System & Infrastructure Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 179 (BGP) 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 Protocol

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Related Ports — System & Infrastructure

0 Reserved 1 TCPMUX 2 Management Utility 3 CompressNET 4 Unassigned 5 RJE 6 Unassigned 7 Echo

Related Terms

Bandwidth Latency Packet Loss Ping Throughput ASN

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