654
AODV
Medium RiskUDP — Other
Port Overview
Port Number
654
Service Name
AODV
Transport Protocol
UDP
Category
Other
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 654?
Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV) routing protocol, defined in RFC 3561, used in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) to discover and maintain routes dynamically.
UDP
Other
Security Considerations
Port 654 (AODV) is classified as medium risk. While this service is commonly exposed, consider using encrypted alternatives where available.
Recommendation: Keep the service updated. Monitor logs for unusual activity.