Port 2029
hsrpv6 · TCP/UDP
| Range | Registered port (1024–49151) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/UDP |
| Service | hsrpv6 |
| Registered | 2004-11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is port 2029 used for?
Port 2029 is registered with the IANA for hsrpv6 (TCP/UDP). Description: Hot Standby Router Protocol IPv6.
Is port 2029 a well-known port?
No. Port 2029 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.
How do I check whether port 2029 is open?
Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':2029\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :2029. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 2029 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 2029 on Linux/macOS.
How do I open port 2029 in the firewall?
Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 2029/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=2029/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 2029" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 2029 -Action Allow.
IANA registry entries
| Protocol | Service | Description (IANA) |
|---|---|---|
| TCP | hsrpv6 | Hot Standby Router Protocol IPv6 |
| UDP | hsrpv6 | Hot Standby Router Protocol IPv6 |