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Port179/TCP
bgpPort
179
Protocol
TCP
Category
Well-Known
Service
bgp
What is port 179?
Port 179/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the bgp service.
Border Gateway Protocol
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 179 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 179curlcurl -v http://example.com:179/telnettelnet example.com 179bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/179) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 179/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 179/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 179 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 179 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=179/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 179" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=179Security Risks
- Unauthorized access to the service
- Data exposure if the service is unauthenticated
- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities
- Incorrect service configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
What service runs on port 179/TCP?
Port 179/TCP is associated with the bgp service. Border Gateway Protocol
Is it safe to expose port 179 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 179 (bgp) is a Well-Known port. If you need to expose it, keep the service updated, use strong authentication, and configure a firewall. It's always recommended to restrict access by IP when possible.
How do I check if port 179 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 179 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 179`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/179) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 179 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 179/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 179/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 179 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 179" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=179`.
What applications and services use port 179?
Port 179/TCP is used by the bgp service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.