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862

TWAMP Control

Low Risk

TCP — Other

Port Overview

Port Number 862
Service Name TWAMP Control
Transport Protocol TCP
Category Other
Security Risk Low
Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 862?

Two-Way Active Measurement Protocol (TWAMP) control channel, defined in RFC 5357, for measuring round-trip network performance metrics. Widely deployed by ISPs for SLA verification.

TCP Other Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 862 (TWAMP Control) 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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