All ports
Port3188/UDP
brcm-comm-portPort
3188
Protocol
UDP
Category
Registered
Service
brcm-comm-port
What is port 3188?
Port 3188/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the brcm-comm-port service.
Broadcom Port
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 3188 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 3188curlcurl -v http://example.com:3188/telnettelnet example.com 3188bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/3188) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 3188/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 3188/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 3188 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 3188 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=3188/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3188" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=3188Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 3188/UDP?
Port 3188/UDP is associated with the brcm-comm-port service. Broadcom Port
Is it safe to expose port 3188 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 3188 (brcm-comm-port) 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 3188 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 3188 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 3188`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/3188) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 3188 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 3188/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 3188/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 3188 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3188" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=3188`.
What applications and services use port 3188?
Port 3188/UDP is used by the brcm-comm-port service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.