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Port776/UDP
wpagesPort
776
Protocol
UDP
Category
Well-Known
Service
wpages
What is port 776?
Port 776/UDP is a Well-Known port, assigned by IANA for widely recognized services. It is associated with the wpages service.
Useful commands
nmapnmap -p 776 -sV example.comnetcatnc -zv example.com 776curlcurl -v http://example.com:776/telnettelnet example.com 776bash(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/776) 2>/dev/nullFirewall commands
UFWAllow
sudo ufw allow 776/udpDeny
sudo ufw deny 776/udpiptablesAllow
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 776 -j ACCEPTDeny
sudo iptables -D INPUT -p udp --dport 776 -j ACCEPTfirewalldAllow
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=776/udpWindowsAllow
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 776" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=776Security 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- Outdated versions with vulnerabilities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 776/UDP?
Port 776/UDP is associated with the wpages service. No detailed description is available in the IANA registry.
Is it safe to expose port 776 to the Internet?
It depends on the service and configuration. Port 776 (wpages) is a Well-Known 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 776 is open?
You can use nmap: `nmap -p 776 -sV example.com`, netcat: `nc -zv example.com 776`, or the bash command: `(echo > /dev/udp/example.com/776) 2>/dev/null && echo "Open" || echo "Closed"`.
How do I open or close port 776 on my firewall?
On Linux with UFW: `sudo ufw allow 776/udp` (open) or `sudo ufw deny 776/udp` (close). With iptables: `sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 776 -j ACCEPT`. On Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Open Port 776" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=776`.
What applications and services use port 776?
Port 776/UDP is used by the wpages service. Specific uses depend on the software and configuration. Check our related tools section for more information.