Port 2427

mgcp-gateway · TCP/UDP

RangeRegistered port (1024–49151)
ProtocolTCP/UDP
Servicemgcp-gateway

Frequently asked questions

What is port 2427 used for?

Port 2427 is registered with the IANA for mgcp-gateway (TCP/UDP). Description: Media Gateway Control Protocol Gateway.

Is port 2427 a well-known port?

No. Port 2427 is in the range 1024–49151 (registered or user ports). Ordinary programs may open it without root privileges.

How do I check whether port 2427 is open?

Locally on Linux with ss -tulpn | grep ':2427\b', on Windows with netstat -ano | findstr :2427. To test a remote host use Test-NetConnection <host> -Port 2427 in PowerShell or nc -zv <host> 2427 on Linux/macOS.

How do I open port 2427 in the firewall?

Ubuntu/Debian (ufw): sudo ufw allow 2427/tcp. Fedora/RHEL (firewalld): sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=2427/tcp --permanent, then firewall-cmd --reload. Windows (PowerShell as administrator): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Port 2427" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 2427 -Action Allow.

IANA registry entries

ProtocolServiceDescription (IANA)
TCPmgcp-gatewayMedia Gateway Control Protocol Gateway
UDPmgcp-gatewayMedia Gateway Control Protocol Gateway

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