862
TWAMP Control
Low RiskTCP — 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.