All ports
Port184/TCP
ocserverPort
184
Protocol
TCP
Category
Well-Known
Service
ocserver
What is port 184?
Port 184/TCP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the ocserver service.
OCServer
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 184 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 184curlcurl -v http://example.com:184/telnettelnet example.com 184bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/184) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 184/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 184/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 184 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 184 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=184/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 184" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=184Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 184/TCP?
Port 184/TCP is associated with the ocserver service. OCServer
Is it safe to expose port 184 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 184 (ocserver) 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 184 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 184 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 184`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/184) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 184 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 184/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 184/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 184 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 184" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=184`.
What applications and services use port 184?
Port 184/TCP is used by the ocserver service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.