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Port6801/TCP
acnetPort
6801
Protocol
TCP
Category
Registered
Service
acnet
What is port 6801?
Port 6801/TCP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the acnet service.
ACNET Control System Protocol
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 6801 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 6801curlcurl -v http://example.com:6801/telnettelnet example.com 6801bash(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/6801) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 6801/tcpDeny
sudo ufw deny 6801/tcpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 6801 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p tcp --dport 6801 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=6801/tcpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6801" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=6801Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 6801/TCP?
Port 6801/TCP is associated with the acnet service. ACNET Control System Protocol
Is it safe to expose port 6801 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 6801 (acnet) 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 6801 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 6801 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 6801`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/tcp/example.com/6801) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 6801 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 6801/tcp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 6801/tcp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 6801 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 6801" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=6801`.
What applications and services use port 6801?
Port 6801/TCP is used by the acnet service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.