2

Management Utility

Low Risk

TCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure

Port Overview

Port Number 2
Service Name Management Utility
Transport Protocol TCP/UDP
Category System & Infrastructure
Security Risk Low
Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 2?

Port 2 is listed as reserved by IANA but was historically assigned to the Management Utility and CompressNET protocols. It is not used by any standard service in modern networks.

TCP/UDP System & Infrastructure

Security Considerations

Port 2 (Management Utility) 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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