All ports

Port4871/TCP

wired

Port

4871

Protocol

TCP

Category

Registered

Service

wired

What is port 4871?

Port 4871/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the wired service.

Wired

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 4871 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 4871
curlcurl -v http://example.com:4871/
telnettelnet example.com 4871
bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/4871) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 4871/tcp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 4871/tcp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4871 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 4871 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=4871/tcp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4871" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=4871

Security 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  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 4871/TCP?

Port 4871/TCP is associated with the wired service. Wired

Is it safe to expose port 4871 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 4871 (wired) is a Registered 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 4871 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 4871 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 4871`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/4871) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 4871 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 4871/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 4871/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4871 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 4871" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=4871`.

What applications and services use port 4871?

Port 4871/TCP is used by the wired service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.