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Port3551/UDP

apcupsd

Port

3551

Protocol

UDP

Category

Registered

Service

apcupsd

What is port 3551?

Port 3551/UDP is a Registered port, registered with IANA for specific applications. It is associated with the apcupsd service.

Apcupsd Information Port

Useful commands

nmapnmap -p 3551 -sV example.com
netcatnc -zv example.com 3551
curlcurl -v http://example.com:3551/
telnettelnet example.com 3551
bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/3551) 2>/dev/null

Firewall commands

UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 3551/udp
Deny
sudo ufw deny 3551/udp
iptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 3551 -j ACCEPT
Deny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 3551 -j ACCEPT
firewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=3551/udp
WindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3551" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=3551

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  • Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 3551/UDP?

Port 3551/UDP is associated with the apcupsd service. Apcupsd Information Port

Is it safe to expose port 3551 to the Internet?

It depends on the service and configuration. Port 3551 (apcupsd) 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 3551 is open?

You can use nmap: `nmap -p 3551 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 3551`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/3551) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.

How do I open or close port 3551 on my firewall?

On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 3551/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 3551/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 3551 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 3551" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=3551`.

What applications and services use port 3551?

Port 3551/UDP is used by the apcupsd service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.