All ports
Port1738/UDP
gamegen1Port
1738
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
gamegen1
What is port 1738?
Port 1738/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the gamegen1 service.
GameGen1
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 1738 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 1738curlcurl -v http://example.com:1738/telnettelnet example.com 1738bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/1738) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 1738/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 1738/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 1738 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 1738 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=1738/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 1738" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=1738Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 1738/UDP?
Port 1738/UDP is associated with the gamegen1 service. GameGen1
Is it safe to expose port 1738 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 1738 (gamegen1) 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 1738 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 1738 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 1738`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/1738) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 1738 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 1738/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 1738/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 1738 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 1738" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=1738`.
What applications and services use port 1738?
Port 1738/UDP is used by the gamegen1 service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.