Port 2228

ehome-ms · TCP/UDP

RangeRegistered port (1024–49151)
ProtocolTCP/UDP
Serviceehome-ms
Registered2006-01

Frequently asked questions

What is port 2228 used for?

Port 2228 is registered with the IANA for ehome-ms (TCP/UDP). Description: eHome Message Server.

Is port 2228 a well-known port?

No. Port 2228 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.

How do I check whether port 2228 is open?

Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':2228\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :2228. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 2228 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 2228 on Linux/macOS.

How do I open port 2228 in the firewall?

Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 2228/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=2228/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 2228" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 2228 -Action Allow.

IANA registry entries

ProtocolServiceDescription (IANA)
TCPehome-mseHome Message Server
UDPehome-mseHome Message Server

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