698
OLSR
Low RiskUDP — 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.